We help businesses and organizations grow, develop ideas, share their stories, raise awareness, and change perceptions. We help brands find their voice by combining distinctive insights with thoughtful design.

Team

Roger Frank

Managing Partner

Joey Parlett

Founder and Creative Director

Tasmin Andres

Account Manager and Strategist

Ellen Russell

Strategist

Allison Beer

Senior Designer

Jason Medrano

Senior Designer

Abby Coe

Designer

Micki Hejduk

Office Manager

Peaches Andres

Miss PP

Process

Discover

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We start by listening, because everything we do is grounded in insights.

Explore

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There is often more than one right answer to any challenge. We share numerous viable ideas with our clients.

Execute

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Craft can make or break a concept. In this phase we focus on the ideas that have the highest value.

Services

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  • Primary and secondary research
  • Brand audits
  • Stakeholder interviews
  • Market positioning
  • Brand strategy
  • Brand workshops
  • Strategic summary

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  • Branding and visual identity
  • Naming and concept development
  • Message development and copywriting
  • Website design and development
  • Video storytelling and animation
  • Marketing and advertising planning

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  • Brand launch planning
  • Post-launch follow-up
  • Website maintenance
  • Brand and message guidelines

Select Clients

Recognition

Over the past twenty years, our studio has racked up plenty of industry kudos. We’ve been a featured studio in Communication Arts, with our work making appearances in the Ad Annual 61; Design Annuals 47, 52, 53, 54, 57, 58, 63, and 65; and Type Annuals 2, 3, 7, and 13. In 2023, our very own managing partner, Roger Frank, earned a spot in the American Advertising Federation’s Cleveland Hall of Fame. Along the way, we’ve picked up over 70 ADDY awards at the local, regional, and national levels. Plus, we snagged a Bronze Pencil from The One Show in 2012 and a Merit Award in 2013. You can also find us featured in Design Currency by Jenn and Ken Visocky O’Grady and Gig Posters Volume 1 by Clay Hayes.

Contact Roger Frank if you’d like to learn more about working together.