Short timeline, big results.

Delivering quality, speed, & transparency—by design.

30 days for a top tier brand (and then some).
Our anti-agency approach.

Thoughtful, collaborative, & detail obsessed.

Or..."why don't we" "could we" "haw about we" "have you thought about" "let's try" 

The traditional agency playbook is broken. Six-month timelines. Endless revisions. Scope creeps. Death by committee. We've all been there—and it's a soul-sucking momentum killer.

So, we thought, let's flip that model on its head.

True to Form embodies the scrappy spirit of a startup combined with the quality and professionalism that you expect from an established agency. We're closely collaborative and are driven by an innate curiosity to understand your goals, challenges, and the core emotional idea greater than your product itself. We treat your baby company like our own, and give it that extra detail elevating the experience.

The result? A brand you believe in, delivered at the pace your business actually moves.

30 days
Month 01
Finalized Brand
Day 01
Kickoff Call

Traditional Agency

180+ days
Month 06+
Finalized Brand
Day 01
Kickoff Call
30 days

Traditional Agency

180+ days
30 days
Month 01
Finalized Brand
Day
01
Kickoff Call

Traditional Agency

180+ days
Month 06+
Finalized Brand
Day
01
Kickoff Call
The 30-day framework.

Momentum in a bottle.

Every brand is unique, so our framework is fluid.

We provide the structural bones, but the execution is built entirely around your needs. Think of it as a disciplined way of thinking rather than a rigid set of steps. Behind the scenes, we move fast and deep—giving you agency quality in a 30-day sprint where the value is undeniable and the launch date is certain. It's in that sweet spot of transparency, flexibility, and collaboration where the magic happens.

01

Discovery & Brand Positioning

02

Moodboards

03

Logo Exploration

04

Brand Refinement

05

Final Guidelines

Quick Intro

I'm Dalia, your pre-launch brand partner.

Dalia Steichen

Founder & Full-Stack Creative

I’m the Swiss Army Knife of branding: the kind of person a big agency would hire five people to replace.

In my 15-year career, I've really done it all. From product design (📱) to product design (📦) to everything in between, my multi-disciplinary experience is rooted in storytelling — a powerful tool that when harnessed properly, moves mission-driven brands forward.

I can't get enough of crafting the creative process from the high-level vision to the detailed execution, whether it's designing, writing, leading, shaping creative strategy, analyzing data, or participating in good ol' fashioned brainstorming,

Connecting with and delighting the end user/customer/audience is what ultimately drives me. My bread & butter is in education, which typically means distilling down complicated or otherwise "less exciting" concepts into an interesting and approachable explainer that actually resonates. Turns out, any industry or product is exciting when you can unlock the core emotional driver for your audience!

Before starting True to Form, I spent 6 years building the brand and marketing engine of a high-growth CPG startup as the Creative Director at Cheers. I’ve expertly navigated the complex and nuanced world of alcohol-related health, creatively, strategically, and while driving FDA & FTC compliance. I deeply understand the DTC landscape, what drives customers, and how to effectively tell a compelling story.

If you're a brand ready to start up, start over, or start something new, I'd love to chat. Together, we’ll refine your message, elevate your presence, and create the kind of brand equity investors notice and buyers pay for. Ready to get to work?!

I’ve spent 15 years proving that you don’t need a massive agency to get world-class results. From product design (📱) to product design (📦) to everything in between, my work is rooted in a single truth: storytelling moves mission-driven brands forward. I thrive in the space between high-level vision and detailed execution, whether I’m shaping creative strategy, analyzing data, or building a brand from the ground up.

My bread & butter is in making the complex sound simple while creating personality-rich brands that excite people and build loyalty—because any product is exciting once you unlock its core emotional driver.

As the former Creative Director at Cheers, I spent the last six years in the startup trenches scaling a DTC brand through the complexities of a highly regulated industry. I founded True to Form to bring that same startup speed & strategic depth to brands ready to make a move.

"Is it just you?" You betcha! But more on that below:

The company I keep

While True to Form is proudly a one-woman shop, I don't work in a vacuum. Over the years, I've built a rolodex of vetted specialists—developers, photographers, marketers, and video editors (to name a few)—who I pull in when the mission calls for it. My long-term collaborators  are as detail-obsessed as I am. It’s the boutique attention you want, backed by the specialized power of a seasoned collective. Here's just some of the company I keep.

Brian Athey

Brand architect, designer, & expert creative strategist
Brian's Website

Bonnie Hansley

Project manager + strategic production lead  
Bonnie's Website

Ashwinn Krishnaswamy

DTC brand builder, advisor, & partner @ Forge Design
Forge's Website

Courtney Fritts

Founder of Axiom Marketing, educator, DTC media buyer, & close collaborator
Axiom's Website

Matt  Kreikemeir

Founder & technology director @ Leverage
Leverage's Website

Marty Borotisk

CEO & Founder at SwiftStart. The expert at scaling on Amazon
SwiftStart's Website

Bonnie Hansley

Project Manager

Bonnie is an expert project manager with a background in design and a sharp eye for detail, bringing order and clarity to fast-moving creative work. She’ll serve as the dedicated point of contact, ensuring every deliverable stays on track and aligned with the vision. With years of experience managing brand, web, and creative projects, Bonnie bridges communication, removes roadblocks, and keeps momentum high. Her approach ensures a smooth, efficient rebrand—where nothing gets lost, and everything moves forward with precision & purpose.

Bonnie Hansley

Project Manager

Bonnie is an expert project manager with a background in design and a sharp eye for detail, bringing order and clarity to fast-moving creative work. She’ll serve as the dedicated point of contact, ensuring every deliverable stays on track and aligned with the vision. With years of experience managing brand, web, and creative projects, Bonnie bridges communication, removes roadblocks, and keeps momentum high. Her approach ensures a smooth, efficient rebrand—where nothing gets lost, and everything moves forward with precision & purpose.

Company I Keep

Some of my partners

Bonnie Hansley

Project Manager

Bonnie is an expert project manager with a background in design and a sharp eye for detail, bringing order and clarity to fast-moving creative work. She’ll serve as the dedicated point of contact, ensuring every deliverable stays on track and aligned with the vision. With years of experience managing brand, web, and creative projects, Bonnie bridges communication, removes roadblocks, and keeps momentum high. Her approach ensures a smooth, efficient rebrand—where nothing gets lost, and everything moves forward with precision & purpose.

Traditional Agency

$100k+
Month 06+
Finalized Brand
Day 01
Kickoff Call
$20k
Month 01
Finalized Brand
Day 01
Kickoff Call
Capabilities

Full stack, full speed ahead.

Brand Strategy & Positioning

Logos & Visual Identity

Illustration

Packaging Design

Copywriting

Website Design & Development

Print

Video

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