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We’re a friendly, strategy-led, one-stop design shop that can do it all. We help our partners discover and embrace who they are so we can build a brand that captures the soul of their company. Then we help share it with the world.

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What we do


Strategy

Research
Synthesis
Positioning


Branding

Naming
Identity
Guidelines
Toolkits
Workshops


Execution

Video
Animation
Photography
Print
Packaging
UX & UI
Campaigns
Environmental
Experiential

Find out who you are and do it on purpose

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How We Do It

We look at creative through three strategic lenses. At the intersection lives a solution that connects with people, breaks through industries, and drives results.

Desirable (People)
We understand what the people who matter most to you want and need.

Optimal (Brand)
It’s not just about standing out. We discover what’s optimal for your brand based on who you are and what inspires you.

Viable (Business)
If it doesn’t pencil, it doesn’t work. We create brands that fuel your business.

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A Process Driven By Co-Creation

‘&’ is a beautiful thing. Our whole approach revolves around it. We don’t just collaborate. We co-create. Nobody knows your company, your customer, and your culture like you do. Which is why we work hand-in-hand, creating your brand together.

Research
— Stakeholder Interviews
— Customer 1-on-1’s
— Market Immersions
— Colab Sessions™

Strategy
— Synthesize Research
— Identify Patterns
— Discover Insights
— Find Opportunities 
— Develop Strategy

Create
— Explore and Refine
— Brand Toolkits
— Guidelines
— Launch
— Production

Sustain
— Support
— Maintenance
— Campaigns
— Initiatives

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Purpose & Values

Our company is founded on three simple ideas. Quality life. Quality work. Quality relationships. When all three come together, beautiful things happen.

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We create with purpose.
Everything we make is rooted in in research and strategy. So everything we make has meaning.
Thoughtful design is our bread and butter.
Simplicity.
The world can be a complicated place. We strive to cut through clutter and drown out the noise.
Simplicity is our favorite path and the code we live by.
Yes is the answer. What is the question?
We’re here for our partners. No matter what. And whether you want to stay between the lines
or shoot for the moon, we’ll make it happen.
Pure creative. Straight from the source.
We don’t dilute our process and we don’t believe in pitch teams or outsourcing. The people at the meetings are the people
working on your business. And they’re dedicated to you the whole way through.
Do it right.
We don’t believe in shortcuts or doing the bare minimum. We deliver with excellence, within budget, and on time.
Like the old man says, “If you’re going to do it, do it right.”
Stay inspired.
We encourage our team to pursue their passions and keep their souls intact. Get out there. Go into the wild.
Experience the exceptional. Because when our tank is full, the work is better.
In it together.
Our team and clients are like family. We have each other’s backs through thick and thin.

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Meet the Team

Sarah Camarota / Co-Founder / Strategy Lead
Drew Brooks / Co-Founder / Creative Lead
Nicole Rudder / Senior Project Manager
Steev Szafranski / Design Director
Erik Campay / Senior Designer
Adam Hale / Design Director
Arielle Sheres / Senior Account Manager & Producer

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Shameless Plugs

Steve Aoki Quote
Bert Bean Quote
Jennifer Weissman Quote
Eli Doster Quote

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Contact

Whether you want to work with us, curious to learn more, or you’re looking for a job, drop us a line and we’ll get right back to you.

Serving all industries.
Located virtually, everywhere.
© D&S Colab 2024

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