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We create brands and reimagine existing ones. We are inspired by our clients and their stories. We embrace a thoughtful approach to design, balancing business objectives with creativity. We believe in a tactile experience met with beautiful materials and savvy finishing. We are forward thinking and collaborative. Our work is unexpected, smart and internationally recognized. 

 
 
 
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2004 

 

In the winter of 2004, 24 four-year-old Christine wraps up her last graduate school presentation and starts her first design job. 

 

2010

 

Christine becomes Art Director at a small Cleveland agency. She starts a blog with her lady friend, Jess.

 

2011

 

Christine dabbles in self-initiated projects. She collaborates with Kate Spade on a Valentine's Day love note.

In May, Christine makes the leap to solo designer. Her work is featured on Communication Art's Fresh.

 

2012

 

She continues to create love notes. Her stationery is featured on Martha Stewart and recognized at the National Stationery Show. 

Christine joins Erin Loechner's Design for Mankind blog as DIY contributor. 

She moves out of her home office and into a studio space in downtown Cleveland.

 

2013

 

Lauren McAndrews joins the team as the studio's first design intern.

Ladies’ Home Journal features Christine's upcycled folding chair DIY project in their magazine.

 

2014

 

The studio collaborates with Parse & Parcel, Trentina and Majestic Steel.

Christine guest posts at Design*Sponge, hosts her first workshop at CMA and is featured in Trouvé Magazine.

 

2015

 

A studio assistant and designer join the team. Christine talks about learning from others on Creating Your Own Path. The studio designs a public art installation and launches its first product in three years.

 

2016

 

AIGA invites the studio to design a Get Out The Vote campaign and exhibit. The studio celebrates five years with family, friends, endless tomatoes and a new website. 

 
 

2017

 

The studio launches brand refreshes for Harness Cycle and Noodlecat. They name and brand the Quarter—a 60 million dollar development including 194 apartments.

Christine talks about working for Cleveland business on Fresh Water Cleveland. The studio hosts 11 workshops. 

Leah Watson joins the team as the studio's summer intern and soon after as junior designer. 

 

Services

Branding

Strategy
Naming
Identity
Copywriting
Marketing
Guidelines

Print

Collateral
Packaging
Advertising

Art Direction

Photo
Event
Environment
Product

Interactive

Web
Advertising
Social Media

Environmental

Signage
Wayfinding
Exhibit
Installation

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