We are strategists, designers, and developers
Obata is a St. Louis creative agency that is part design firm and part marketing agency. We provide branding, corporate and marketing communications. We also provide expertise in digital marketing, website design, video and photography. Our team is comprised of strategists, writers, graphic designers, website designers, developers and photographers. We are passionate about finding creative and meaningful ways to connect and resonate with your audience.
We simplify complex communications to maximize understanding and inspire meaningful audience-driven action.
Founded by Kimio Obata in 1948, Obata is the longest-running creative agency in St. Louis. Our creative roots run deep in branding, product packaging, annual report design and marketing communications.
We have broad range of B2B experience in the healthcare, professional services, technology, industrial and manufacturing, mining and electric utility industries.
We also have B2C experience in financial, healthcare and professional services.
We’ve created some of our client’s most visible and valued communication materials. How? By listening, questioning, exploring, and refining — leading to unique ways to reach and inspire their audience.
Our leadership team is trained and certified in digital marketing by the Digital Marketing Institute and American Marketing Association.
Meet some of our clients who have turned to Obata to fuel their ongoing success



















