Independent list · re-checked September 28, 2026 · published by Primortul LLC

Hatch

Hatch is a creative agency at 218 1/2 5th Street in West Des Moines, founded in 2013 and led by president Cooper Riley, with 11 staff listed on its about page. It builds brands through research, strategy, branding, creative, website design and digital marketing, and its site shows work for the Iowa State Fair, DART, Grand View University and Boesen. Web Tonic's Des Moines design-studio roundup also lists the agency. Nobody pays to be ranked.

Why it’s hereA West Des Moines branding shop whose named clients include the Iowa State Fair and DART, two of the metro's most visible public brands. Number 11 of the branding agencies in Des Moines.

Who leads itCooper Riley, President.

Work they can showIowa State Fair. Creates the fair's theme each year along with the radio, TV, web, digital and print creative that carries it. DART (Des Moines Area Regional Transit). Brand refresh with messaging for three core audiences and new sub-brand names for Des Moines routes.

Estimated cost

Estimated: $8,000–$25,000, typical for Des Moines branding projects; not a quote.

Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.

A fit forCentral Iowa organizations such as public agencies, colleges, events and local businesses that want research-based branding and campaign creative from a small West Des Moines studio.

Based in
West Des Moines, IA
Founded
2013
Team size
11–50 people
Led by
Cooper Riley, President
Known for
branding · marketing strategy · creative services · website design · digital marketing
Named clients
Iowa State Fair, DART, Grand View University, Boesen, RC Dermatology
Best for
Central Iowa organizations such as public agencies, colleges, events and local businesses that want research-based branding and campaign creative from a small West Des Moines studio.
Selected work
  • Iowa State Fair. Creates the fair's theme each year along with the radio, TV, web, digital and print creative that carries it. source ↗
  • DART (Des Moines Area Regional Transit). Brand refresh with messaging for three core audiences and new sub-brand names for Des Moines routes. source ↗
Estimated cost

Estimated: $8,000–$25,000, typical for Des Moines branding projects; not a quote.

Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.

Office
218 1/2 5th Street · West Des Moines, IA · 50265 · 515.224.1025
Hatch homepage, captured September 28, 2026
hatchdsm.com · homepage on September 28, 2026

Sources hatchdsm.com, webtonic.io · LinkedIn ↗

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