Springfield, IL · Est. 2008

Barnabas
Helmy

Full-service creative digital agency — web design, branding, graphic design, and digital marketing for organizations that want to stand out.

Barnabas Helmy
16+
Years in Business
150+
Clients Served
7
Service Disciplines
IL
Based in Illinois
What I Do

End-to-End Creative Services

From a single logo to a complete digital presence — everything under one roof, since 2008.

Web Development

Static HTML, WordPress, Drupal, WooCommerce & OpenCart. SSL, SEO, domain management, and monthly administration.

Graphic Design

Logo design, business cards, letterhead, posters, yard signs, stickers, and HTML newsletters.

Social Media

Setup, integration, and ongoing management of Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Google channels.

Digital Advertising

A/B advertising with demographic targeting, Google Ads, and social media campaigns that convert.

Photography

Event and wedding photography, commercial imagery, and videography for campaigns and web.

Creative Extras

Music composition, 3D printing, training, and consulting for projects that need something extraordinary.

Career Timeline

Built Over 16+ Years

A continuous record of design, growth, and client impact since 2008.

2008

Founded Barnabas Helmy Design

Registered BHD as a sole proprietorship in Sangamon County, IL. Launched web design and graphic design services for local Springfield businesses.

Web DesignBrandingLaunch
2012

Formal Business Registration

Filed Certificate of Ownership, formalizing BHD as a licensed Illinois DBA. Expanded client base across nonprofits, associations, and commercial clients.

Illinois DBAGrowth
2013–15

E-Commerce & CMS Expansion

Broadened offerings to WooCommerce, OpenCart, and Drupal CMS builds. Added Google Apps for Business setup, SEO, and Mailchimp email marketing.

E-CommerceWordPressSEOMailchimp
2015–18

Photography & Social Media Services

Added professional photography — wedding, event, and commercial — plus comprehensive social media management. Began supporting political campaigns and nonprofit advocacy organizations.

PhotographySocial MediaCampaigns
2018–21

Full-Service Agency Operations

Scaled to 100+ active clients including IATP (Illinois Assistive Technology Program), ILUPMA (Illinois United Postmasters of America), IDCCA (Illinois Democratic County Chairs' Association), Hope Institute, Arch Grants, and Springfield F.C. Integrated digital advertising with A/B testing and demographic targeting.

100+ ClientsDigital AdsNonprofits
2022–23

Diversified Creative Verticals

Launched music composition and 3D printing services. Deepened work with associations, real estate, and healthcare. Refined project management with QuickBooks integration.

3D PrintingMusicHealthcare
2024

Continued Growth

Maintained 150+ client relationships across Illinois. Continued delivering web, design, photography, and marketing services with a lean, high-quality studio model.

150+ ClientsSustained GrowthFull Service
Current & Past Clients

Trusted by 150+ Organizations

Nonprofits, associations, small businesses, political campaigns, and more — across Illinois and beyond.

IATP PUCK Sprinklawn Irrigation Village of Grandview IDCCA Hope Institute Arch Grants Springfield F.C. Autism Clinic Sangamon CEO ILUPMA Jamaican Taste Cook-Witter Wayside Pheasant Farm The SMSL IARF DSI BACH Holmes JCG Manar IATP PUCK Sprinklawn Irrigation Village of Grandview IDCCA Hope Institute Arch Grants Springfield F.C. Autism Clinic Sangamon CEO ILUPMA Jamaican Taste Cook-Witter Wayside Pheasant Farm The SMSL IARF DSI BACH Holmes JCG Manar
Illinois Assistive Technology Program
PUCK / SmashToast
Sprinklawn Irrigation
Village of Grandview
IL Democratic County Chairs' Assoc.
Hope Institute
Arch Grants
Springfield Football Club
Autism Clinic Springfield
Sangamon CEO Program
IL United Postmasters of America
Jamaican Taste Restaurant
Cook-Witter Inc.
Wayside Pheasant Farm
The SMSL
IARF
BACH
Holmes Agency
JCG Group
Manar for Illinois
DSI
+ 130 More Clients
Expertise

Tools & Technologies

A broad stack built over 16 years of real-world client work.

Web Platforms
HTML / CSS WordPress Drupal WooCommerce OpenCart SSL / DNS
Design
Adobe Illustrator Photoshop InDesign Logo Design Print Layout Brand Identity
Marketing
Google Ads Facebook Ads Mailchimp SEO A/B Testing Analytics
Media
Event Photography Wedding Photography Videography Music Composition 3D Printing
Operations
QuickBooks Invoicing SLA Management Consulting
Industries
Nonprofits Associations Political Campaigns Real Estate Healthcare Food & Beverage Sports Consumer Electronics
Firmware & App Dev
Firmware Development Mobile App Development Bluetooth (BLE) Infrared (IR) Control Hardware / IoT Embedded Systems Product Prototyping
Startup & Venture
Fundraising ($1M+ Raised) Business Development Sales Strategy Investor Relations Product Management Go-to-Market Team Building Manufacturing Liaison
Get In Touch

Let's Build Something.

Based in Springfield, IL and available for projects across Illinois and nationwide. Reach out to start a conversation about your next web, design, or marketing project.


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