Hi there.

We are a branding, strategy and design studio based in Boston.

We work across digital, social, print, and environmental design to build brands that scale.

We believe curiosity, humility and humor are the foundations of great partnerships.

about-gary

Gary Pikovsky 
Founding Partner, Creative & Strategy

With over twenty years of experience creating thoughtful and delightful experiences for a diverse group of clients, Gary oversees creative, strategy, and user experience. Having delved into natural sciences in his earlier days, he combines common sense with creative problem-solving to craft frictionless and beautiful work for the studio’s clients. His work has received awards from numerous online and print publications.

When he is not problem solving, Gary enjoys traveling and adventure sports. Originally from Ukraine, he thought he would most certainly become a paleontologist.

about-josh

Josh Roy
Partner, Creative & Strategy

Josh has delivered impactful brand experiences for over twenty years. He believes in first digging deep to understand the real needs of the client’s customers. His experience has proven that strong insights, paired with thoughtful design, give birth to creative strategies that bring brands emotionally closer to those they serve. His team’s work has inspired innovation and growth from companies such as Google, Campbell’s, Comcast, and Disney.

Josh's passions include planning his family’s next adventure, strumming his guitar, and thinking about his next creative project.

about-rob

Rob Silva
Partner, Technology

Originally from Brazil, Rob brings over fifteen years of professional experience building, managing, and designing full-stack web applications and responsive, mobile-first websites for big-name companies. He oversees the technology and development side of the house and is focused on building performant, scalable solutions using the latest technologies.

Outside of work, Rob enjoys traveling and kitesurfing in exotic destinations around the world. He has visited ninety-three countries and is on the way to add new places to his bucket list.

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Debra Maltzman
Copywriter, Brand Strategy

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Aaron Haesaert
Creative Director

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Nicole Small
Art Director

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Michael Cestaro
Film, Video, Photography

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Volodymir Baliuk
Development Lead

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Alla Kogai
Producer

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Pavel Shulga
Senior Developer

Services

Brand Identity
Brand Strategy
Digital
Print
Visualization
Campaigns
Naming
Content

Illustration
Packaging
Film/Video
Social
Environments
Signage
Photography

We've Worked With

Arts, Culture & Entertainment

New York Botanical Garden, Maroon 5, Institute of Contemporary Art Boston, Museum of Science Boston, Art Institute of Boston, The Architectural League of New York, First Act Guitars, Revelle, Korg, Paint Nite, Pearson Publishing, In House

Lifestyle & Retail

Nike, MINI USA, Pepsi, Heineken, Hershey, Dunkin', Campbells, Comcast, Anheuser-Busch, Maroon 5, Bose, L'Oréal, Samsung, Under Armour, Stop & Shop, Gillette, Keds, Saucony, New Balance, T.J.Maxx, Kimberly Clark, Korg, First Act Guitars, Revelle, Paint Nite, Woo Sports, Scentology, Hardwire, Hatch, CycleKids, Needham Bikes, QuadCycles, Reser Bike Outfitters, West Dennis Windsurfing Association

Sports

Nike, Under Armour, Keds, Saucony, New Balance, CycleKids, Needham Bikes, QuadCycles, Woo Sports, Reser Bike Outfitters, West Dennis Windsurfing Association

Food & Drink

Pepsi, Heineken, Hershey, Dunkin', Campbells, Anheuser-Busch, Stop & Shop, AB InBev, McCormick & Company, Domenica Fiore, Topo Chico Mineral Water, BevNet, Brewbound, Nosh

Non-Profit & Higher Education

New York Botanical Garden, Yale School of Architecture, Harvard University, Harvard Business School, University of California Berkeley, University of Colorado, University of Cincinnati, Boston Architectural College, Mount Holyoke, A Better Cambridge, The Architectural League of New York, CycleKids, Citizen Schools, Get Aid Into Africa, Cardigan Heritage Society, West Dennis Windsurfing Association

Professional Services

HP, RSA, Wells Fargo, Citi, TIAA, Humana, Boston Children's Hospital, Franciscan Hospital, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Athena Health, U.S. Shipping, Danaher, Kimberly Clark, Covidien, HealthNet, Polaris Ventures, PG&E, Courier Corporation, Breg,  Pearson Publishing, Ohlinger Studios, LSI, Tradier, True Office Learning, Kotter, Travel Collaborative

Technology

Google, Comcast, Bose, Samsung, Monster, HP, RSA, Sense, Skillsoft, PG&E, Elixir, Hatch, Paint Nite, BevNet, Skipti, Cinch, Affectiva, LSI, True Office Learning, Library Ideas, Oovoo, Tradier, Exaptive

Design & Architecture

Nike, Pickard Chilton, The Architectural League of New York, CBT Architects, B+MD Architects, Marguiles Perruzzi Architects, LeMessurier, Boston Architectural College, Paint Nite, Pearson Publishing, Union Point, In House

Healthcare

Humana, Boston Children's Hospital, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Athena Health, Kimberly Clark, Covidien, HealthNet, Franciscan Hospital, Breg, Merck, Rigel, Apellis, Sanofi, Sunovian, AMAG Technology, Sage Therapeutics, Oscient Pharmaceuticals, Aura, Adimab, Olivo Labs, Care Scout

Agencies & Studios

Pentagram, The Partners, Interbrand, Studio Mercury, Minelli, Stoltze Design, Almighty, Selbert Perkins Design, Visual Dialogue, Weymouth Design, C Space, Design&Co, Beam Interactive, Breakaway, Visual iO

Awards

Graphis
Print Magazine
Communication Arts
HOW International
Step Magazine
BoNE Show
New England Hatch Awards
AIGA Journal
FWA Site of the Day
Awwwards, Best Sites of 2012
Awwwards, Print Edition
Art Directors Club

Applied Arts
The Mohawk Show
365: A Year in Design
AR100
Moluv
DesignTaxi
Heavy Backpack
MITX
SMPS
Digitalthread
Lookom

Res72

Careers

Brand Strategist

We are looking for an experienced Brand Strategist to join our team. As a Brand Strategist, you are innately curious. You connect macro trends to the unique challenges our clients are facing. You are a conceptual thinker and can connect client needs with market dynamics and the cultural zeitgeist. You are a storyteller, synthesizing information from numerous sources and distilling it into powerful narratives.

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Developer / Designer

We are looking for a talented Developer with a design background to join our team. As a Developer / Designer, you appreciate good design as much as you do clean code. You are able to see both the big picture and the smallest details. You are driven, well-organized and an effective communicator. You are a creatively-oriented person that shares our belief in simple, remarkable ideas and uniquely crafted brand experiences.

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Senior Designer

We are looking for an experienced Senior Designer to join our team. As a Senior Designer, you love type and all that comes with it. You understand the intricacies of a well-picked image. You know and value design tools just as well as you know a piece of paper and a pencil. You are plugged into design and culture. You are driven, organized and can make a solid impression in front of a client. You are able to see both the big picture and the smallest details. You will become a senior member of the studio team, leading a variety of projects from the initial brief, to ideation, design and implementation.

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Producer

We are looking for an experienced Producer to join our team. As a Producer, you take pride in building a fine-tuned machine. You enjoy working with people, and they with you. You thrive in taking the team over the finish line. You are comfortable with both digital and print projects. You know how to adjust when the schedule shifts and can foresee most of those shifts yourself. You are well-organized, detail-oriented, and a spreadsheet and project plan ninja.

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