Words to [do good] work by.
Good design will do great things
Design is more than just cosmetic—it has the power to transform.
Guts > glory
Flashy projects are always fun, but we're most excited about projects with heart.
Simple is smart
Effective over elaborate. We don’t need big words to convey big ideas.
If you build it right, they will come
We design for people. Metrics matter, but not at the cost of integrity.
Say what you mean, but don’t say it mean
Although, sometimes sass is a little fun.
Keep it real about keeping it real
We support the hell out of each other. We stay present, aware, and absolutely 💯.
Who we are.
Purpose-driven & creatively inspired.
We like to say our team is more than a “band of creatives.” Like a lot of other groups, we bring our personal styles and life experiences to every project—but it’s really our collective skills and combined experience that set us apart. Ultimately, our personality makes work something we look forward to—and purpose is what makes our work memorable.
Tj Cichecki
Partner, Creative Director
Ashleigh Ferran
Partner, Marketing + Brand Strategy Director
Abe Garcia
Partner, Strategy and Technology Director
Julia Dann
Digital Marketing & Editorial Manager
Michelle Santiago
Digital Marketing & Editorial Associate
Emma McAlary
Photographer + Content Creator
Margaret Wedgwood
Project Manager
Greg Fisk
Art Director
Vicky Chao
Motion Designer / Preditor
Working from our 1902 Capitol Hill Carriage House.
The Workhorse studio and workshop.
Located just south of Massachusetts Ave, the studio is housed in the historic 1855 W. Walter’s Son Carriage Manufacturing building— one of a few remaining horse carriage production buildings in the city. Craftsmen constructed horse carriages that powered Washington, DC for over 100 years. We’ve grown into our studio over the last three years starting as a one man desk in an unfinished carriage house to a two floor operation including a full working studio. Now we’re here, continuing the tradition of craft.
