A small creative collective doing BIG things.

Mission Statement:
To make history by curating experiences that matter.

Through purposeful engagement – we develop, deliver and declare intentional narratives that generate solutions to drive results.

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Meet our crew.

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J. DONTRESE BROWN
Founder/CEO + Partner
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“Be BOLD in your actions – in Design, in Leadership and in Life.”

Dontrese is relentless in his pursuit of helping others maximize their potential. His commitment to transformational leadership and serving the youth of our communities is the driving force that inspires all those around him. A remarkable communicator and influencer, he fosters a culture of excellence through a compelling vision of respect, integrity and empowerment.

Throughout his career, Dontrese has led various teams from a creative and professional development perspective, and he is passionate about brand design, creative strategy and the business of design. A sought-after speaker on topics of design and strategic leadership, Dontrese serves as co-chair of the CRRHS board of directors, vice president of The O’Brien Foundation, member of the Leadership Metro Richmond 2020 Cohort, the Dominion Energy Innovation Center board of directors and BridgePark RVA board of directors. He previously served as chair of the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) In-house INitiative Committee, former AIGA-RVA vice president board member and earned graphic design degrees from Georgetown College (B.F.A.), Morehead State University (M.A.) and Savannah College of Art & Design (M.F.A.).

➔ Email Dontrese + Follow on linkedin

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HEZEKIYAH BAYLOR
Co-Founder/Creative Principal + Partner
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Hezekiyah is a creative composer, design advocate, and artist. A Richmond native, Hezekiyah began his career in corporate brand design and illustration, working for Fortune 500 companies such as Capital One Financial and BH Media Group.

Hezekiyah has established himself in the design community, with over 20+ years of experience as a graphic designer across various design disciplines. A creative thought leader executes the creative process to initiate a vision that develops solutions that produce change and make history. With the recent renaming and dedication of Arthur Ashe Boulevard in Richmond, Virginia, Hezekiyah's role in this monumental project was to build a creative team that would influence the minds and hearts of Richmonders, resulting in an unforgettable moment that put the city on a path to greatness and inspiration.

Hezekiyah's accolades include award-winning package design from Graphic Design USA, Virginia Press Association awards for seven consecutive years, and a national finalist in the 2012 Democratic National Committee Poster Contest held in Charlotte, North Carolina. He says, "I'm inspired by creative collaboration unifying talented individuals to develop creative solutions that make history. Good design comes with a purpose and positive intent to make change."

➔ Email Hezekiyah + connect with me on linkedin

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Some of our peeps.