Skip to main content

Who we are

Most small businesses can’t afford a Tampa Bay design agency. But they still need agency-level design.

That’s where I come in. I’m Les, owner of Grafik Detail Creative — a Tampa Bay design agency that brings two decades of creative experience to local businesses who want to compete with confidence.

Based in Wimauma, I serve Tampa, Riverview, and the greater Tampa Bay area, partnering with small businesses to solve real problems through strategic design, web development, and marketing. You won’t get off-the-shelf templates here. You’ll get a creative partner who’s invested in making your business look professional, building trust, and growing with purpose.

Our approach

Every project starts with strategy, not Photoshop (and definitely not a Canva template). I delve into your business goals, your customers’ needs, and what success actually looks like for you — whether that’s generating more leads, building stronger brand trust, or a website that finally converts.

Then we build it, launch it, and track what’s working. No guessing, no vanity metrics — just design that delivers results. If something isn’t performing as expected, we refine it until it does.

Experience That Works for You

Over 20 years, I’ve designed for national brands like AIG, Aflac, AutoNation, Liberty Mutual, and Valpak — learning what high-stakes design looks like and how to deliver under pressure. My work has earned industry recognition, including a Gold Ozzie Award from Folio Magazine and a Silver ASBPE Award.

Now I apply that same strategic thinking to Tampa Bay small businesses that need results, not just attractive designs.

I’ve also partnered with local Tampa Bay entrepreneurs and organizations, helping them boost their branding, signage, and online presence so they can compete effectively in their markets. From financial advisors to restaurants to retail shops, I’ve seen what works when you combine good design with smart strategy.

Real results from real projects:

  • Orlando nightclub website: 198% increase in online reservations and 397% increase in guest referrals in the first month, while phone inquiries dropped to nearly zero because the site answered every question
  • Insurance industry web platform: Built a resource hub that earned a LIMRA award and served thousands of weekly visitors for years, with content so valuable it was refreshed four times to keep pace with demand
  • AIG marketing campaign site: Created a B2B platform generating hundreds of daily downloads — won both the Crystal Award (Houston AMA) and IMCA Showcase Award for marketing excellence
  • RetireStronger.com: Designed a campaign website that created tens of thousands of connections and proved so effective that it evolved from a seasonal promotion into a year-round evergreen resource

Why Choose Grafik Detail Creative?

Get big agency experience without the big agency price. I work directly with each client — no junior designers, no account managers acting as middlemen. Deliver strategic design that aligns with your business and budget.

You gain a partner, not a vendor. I’m not here to sell you what you don’t need. I’m here to understand your challenges and create solutions that truly make a difference.

You get Tampa Bay design agency that’s local. I understand this market, work with businesses in this community, and I’m invested in seeing local businesses thrive.



Ready to Grow Your Business?

Let’s talk about where you are and where you want to be. Book a free 30-minute consultation — no pitch, just honest advice on how design and marketing can help your Tampa Bay business stand out.

I highly recommend Les for any of your graphics design needs. I am always impressed with the high quality of work he provides at a very fair rate. I will continue to utilize his services in the future.

Dewain JohnsonOwner, 215 Media Solutions

Les and I worked together for about a year at the leading media firm for the financial services industry. His ability to create, control, edit, design, and expedite complicated and time-sensitive projects for ad design, web design, banner ads, and virtually anything that was thrown at him, made him the man to go to when something needed to get done well, creatively, and on time.

Mark T. KasparAdvisory Board Member at 1ST Veterans Bank of Arizona

Les completed a full branding package for my business, I was impressed the way the items all gelled together. What stood out to me was that he was very professional and prompt in his response time to any questions that I had. I will for sure use his services again.

Heather HightowerOwner, Heather Hightower Shoes

If you want good quality designs, then Les at Grafik Detail is the guy for you! The turnaround time for a job is phenomenal. He sticks by his word and produces exactly what you asked for. He is available to communicate at any time if you have any questions or concerns... not every graphic designer does that.

Kimberly JonesOwner, Salon Shai LaKroix

I worked alongside Les for five years, first as an ad copywriter and then as editor of the magazine on which he worked as the senior graphic artist. I always knew the design and the work he put into it would be nothing less than excellent, and he never fell short of that expectation. He played an integral role in the complete redesign of our magazine - a project which took silver for best redesign in both the 2010 national AZBEE awards (American Society of Business Publication Editors) and the 2010 Folio Eddie and Ozzie Awards. Needless to say, Les has a great design instinct, a strong work ethic, and a dedication to his profession that I've never seen replicated in any other design professional.

Christina LemboMarketing Director, Instant Teams

Companies We’ve Worked For

Are You Ready To Get Noticed?