Primordial Design
Our Story

Built for
Storytelling.

Primordial Design started with a single mission: preserve live theater. Our first work was documenting productions for one of Illinois' oldest continuously volunteer-run community theaters - a project that demanded real craft, not just a camera pointed at a stage. With backgrounds spanning professional photography, web design, film, and IT, Mike and Brandon combined their strengths to build a studio capable of delivering production-grade media to partners across Bloomington-Normal and Central Illinois.

We pair creative craft with marketing strategy, design, and direction - because the goal has never been to simply show up and film. Whether you're launching a campaign, hosting a corporate event, or celebrating your wedding day, we start by understanding the why behind the work. From the story of your relationship to your company's core message, we work hand-in-hand with you to bring it to life.

The Team

Mike Ainslie, Co-Founder of Primordial Design
Mike Ainslie
Co-Founder
mike@primordial.design
Wylie Ainslie
Wylie Ainslie
Executive Assistant
Wyatt Ainslie
Wyatt Ainslie
Assistant to the Executive Assistant
Brandon Pence, Co-Founder of Primordial Design
Brandon Pence
Co-Founder
brandon@primordial.design
Rosie + Leia
Rosie + Leia
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