Maksim Barkhatov is creative designer with over ten years of experience across agencies, in-house roles, and freelance projects working with start ups, small businesses, CPG, and Fortune 500 companies. His design philosophy revolves around simplicity, boldness, and forming emotional connections between consumers and brands. This approach has proven to eschew passing trends in favor of timeless solutions that resonate.

He most ecently co-founded Gucha Gucha, a small creative studio and shop located in the vibrant Pilsen neighborhood of of Chicago. The studio specializes in original screen printed designs, curated and imported goods, and select client work.

Past Experience

Hatch Design
Senior Designer
2022–2023

La Colombe Coffee
Contract Senior Designer
2022

Deep Ellum Brewing Co.
Head of Design
2015 – 2022

Caliber Creative
Designer
2011–2014