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.


FAQs

When should I choose a retainer vs. a project?

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

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

What is your typical timeline?

  • 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

How do we get started?

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


Still have questions?

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