Your brand’s future deserves intelligence—both strategic and visual.

How We Help Premium Brands Win

Ford Media Lab is more than a creative studio—we’re your Visual Intelligence partners. Whether you’re launching a new product or building long-term brand equity, our integrated approach delivers both visionary strategy and flawless creative, powered by next-gen AI tools. Let’s architect your future together.

What We Offer

1. Visual Intelligence Consulting

  • Brand strategy + visual audits

  • Category leadership roadmaps

  • Content and campaign planning

  • Ongoing advisory/retainer partnerships

2. Studio & AI-Enhanced Production

  • Commercial, product, and lifestyle photography

  • AI-generated and AI-enhanced assets

  • Stop-motion, video, and campaign creative

  • Pre- and post-production, retouching, motion, and more

3. Brand Execution & Growth

  • Multi-channel content rollout

  • Strategic asset libraries

  • Performance optimization

  • Collaboration and long-term management

How We Work With Clients

Choose your path:

A. Visual Intelligence Retainers
Recommended for premium brands & ongoing partnerships

  • Category leadership, consulting, production, and asset management—one unified team.

  • Typical retainer: $12,000–$25,000/month (customized by project scope, complexity, and volume).

  • Quarterly or annual contracts available.

B. Creative Project Engagements
Best for product launches or campaigns

  • Studio & digital content engagements built for impact.

  • Minimum engagement: $15,000 for project-based campaigns

  • Fully customized, with transparent estimates & timelines.

C. Hourly Strategic & AI Studio Rate
For flexible, fast-moving digital work and visual consulting

  • Visual Intelligence/strategy, creative direction, AI content creation, remote editing, digital consults.

  • Our hourly rate: $375/hr

  • Ideal for rapid prototyping, digital asset exploration, or partnerships that don’t need a full shoot.

Our Process (What to Expect)

1. Discovery
Intro call or intake form—tell us about your vision, pain points, and goals.

2. Strategy Alignment
We develop a visual consulting scope and/or production plan—clear estimates for both retainer and project options.

3. Creative Development
Custom shot lists, mood boards, brand strategy, and role of AI defined before production begins.

4. Collaboration
Live shoot feedback (in-studio or remote), virtual approvals, and proactive communications throughout.

5. Delivery & Optimization
Fast-turnaround for digital delivery. Post-launch support and performance tracking for retainers.

Resources for Clients

FAQs

    • Retainers are ideal for brands needing integrated strategy, ongoing production, and business partnership.

    • Projects are best for one-off product launches or single campaigns.

    • Strategic onboarding: 1–2 weeks

    • Creative planning: 1–2 weeks

    • Studio/AI production: as little as 1–4 days

    • Delivery: 10–14 business days for most assets

  • Fill out our Client Intake Form or schedule a consultation. We’ll provide a custom proposal, timeline, and recommendations.

  • Visual Intelligence combines strategic consulting with creative execution under one roof. Traditional agencies develop strategy but outsource production. Studios create beautiful work without strategic context. Ford Media Lab delivers both—strategic thinking that drives business results AND flawless creative execution. You get category leadership planning, brand visual systems, AI-enhanced content creation, and performance optimization from a single expert partnership. It’s the difference between getting creative services and getting a strategic visual partner invested in your brand’s long-term success.

  • Absolutely. While we’ve built deep expertise in spirits and beverage brands over 9+ years, our Visual Intelligence methodology applies to any premium brand with ambitious growth goals. We’ve worked with luxury goods, premium food products, innovative consumer brands, and category disruptors across industries. Our strategic approach—combining brand positioning, AI-enhanced content creation, and measurable results—is designed for any brand ready to lead their category through intelligent visual storytelling.

Ready to architect your brand’s future?

Your brand deserves more than beautiful visuals—it deserves Visual Intelligence.

Premium brands choose Ford Media Lab when they need both strategic vision and flawless execution. Whether you’re launching a breakthrough product, expanding into new markets, or establishing category leadership, we’re ready to be your Visual Intelligence partners.

Let’s start the conversation:

  • Book a Strategy Session - 30-minute consultation to explore your Visual Intelligence opportunities

  • Download Our Capabilities Deck - See our full range of Visual Intelligence services and recent case studies

  • Complete Our Client Intake Form - Get a custom proposal and timeline for your specific goals