Cortex Innovation Community

Cortex Innovation Community is a vibrant, 200-acre innovation hub and technology district in the City of St. Louis, Missouri. Apple Core Creative works with the nationally renowned organization to design and produce marketing materials such as flyers, business cards, event materials, logos, maps and a unique variety of other graphics. 

Cortex Beacon Awards

For its 15th birthday, Cortex honored the vision, commitment and leadership of St. Louisans whose efforts in the early years of Cortex put the organization on a successful trajectory. Cortex approached Apple Core Creative to design the logomark that would honor these individuals. It was to be incorporative of the organization’s existing brand and representative of the distinctive recognition. 

Startup Connection

The annual event is an opportunity for local, emerging startups to present their companies to entrepreneurs, investors and other members of the innovation community. In 2019, Apple Core Creative gave the celebration a visual refresh with colorful graphics and supporting materials that characterize the diversity of the startups that participate. 

Cortex Restaurant Week

In 2019, Cortex  launched its inaugural restaurant week with 13 participating eateries. The week of specials highlighted the mix of establishments that include coffee, cocktails, meals and desserts. Apple Core Creative designed the