Ten Gun Design
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- Founded
- 1996
- Employees
- 51-200
- Offices
- 1
About Ten Gun Design
Ten Gun Design is a multidisciplinary creative and marketing agency based in Edmonds, Washington. Founded in 1996, it works across brand strategy, physical packaging, retail environments and digital communications for technology, gaming and lifestyle businesses. Its capabilities connect visual and verbal identity with the practical systems needed to deliver campaigns across products, channels and markets.
The agency established its early reputation in physical retail, developing consumer product packaging, point-of-sale displays and structural fixtures within manufacturing and shipping constraints. As entertainment and technology businesses expanded their digital channels, Ten Gun extended that production experience into global identity systems, digital shelf campaigns and ongoing marketing programmes.
Connected brand and production services
Its work spans positioning, identity guidelines, campaign concepts, packaging structures, retail toolkits and dimensional displays. Digital services include bespoke email design, lifecycle marketing, customer segmentation planning, website management and accessibility compliance. Motion graphics, 3D assets and video storytelling support these programmes, alongside influencer kits, launch events, pop-up installations and environmental signage.
A long-running relationship with Microsoft and Xbox connects much of the agency’s physical and digital work. Ten Gun developed retail packaging systems for Xbox Series X and Series S, as well as special-edition hardware and accessories. Its gaming portfolio also includes creative strategy and design systems for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, plus CRM, landing-page and performance marketing work across Minecraft and Minecraft Legends.
Beyond gaming hardware and software, the agency has developed Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub’s visual identity and campaign work. Its portfolio also includes brand development and a Times Square activation for Funko, packaging systems for accessory manufacturers PowerA and PDP, and a custom Pokémon influencer kit. These projects reflect a practice that moves between reusable brand frameworks and individual physical or digital experiences.
The agency serves consumer technology, entertainment, collectibles, automotive and commercial transportation markets. Its integrated approach brings strategy, design and production into ongoing client relationships, supporting both major launches and recurring communications.
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Leadership
Robert Roy (Rob) Mapes became CEO in October 2021, succeeding Janelle Milodragovich. His prior leadership experience includes Frog, Teague and Possible. Founder Mark VonGunten is identified as a principal.
Production detail
- The report describes the Xbox Series X and Series S packaging work as incorporating 80%–100% sustainable recyclable materials.
- The Xbox 20th Anniversary accessory packaging incorporated hidden ultraviolet ink easter eggs, adding a discovery element to the unboxing experience.
Operating model
Alongside its studio-based work, Ten Gun deploys dedicated agency teams within Microsoft's Redmond campus to support Xbox and Minecraft accounts. These embedded client teams are distinct from company-operated studio premises.
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Where Ten Gun Design is based
- 120 3rd Ave S, Suite 110, Edmonds, WA 98020, United StatesEdmonds, Washington, United States
Edmonds office
HeadquartersAbout this office
Corporate headquarters housing executive leadership, creative direction, design systems engineering and brand strategy operations in downtown Edmonds.
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