About
We defected from the corporate agency world in 2004, choosing to build a business that would help elevate causes rather than sell products. 15 years and 150+ happy nonprofit clients later, we've never looked back. We are dedicated to blending creativity, technology, philanthropy, and commerce to help mission-driven organizations thrive.
Leadership
Partner + CTO
A trained fine artist with a deep understanding of technology, Steve is at once a creative and technical visionary. He has forged new ground in digital media for more than 25 years, from early 3D animation to the latest emerging technologies. He is recognized by the Addys, Crains’ Cleveland Business Who’s Who in Technology, and Inside Business Magazine. He is currently a board member for SPACES as well as the Cleveland Institute of Art. Find Steve on LinkedIn.
Partner + Creative Director
Throughout her 25+ year career, Teresa has created award-winning design for arts and culture + nonprofits across the U.S. Her work has been recognized by AIGA, AAF, The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts, and Communication Arts. She holds a BFA in Graphic Design from Kent State University and served on the inaugural Advisory Board for Kent's Visual Communication Design program. Find Teresa on LinkedIn.
Our Clients
Our core clients include Performing & Visual Arts, Museums, Gardens & Zoos, Health & Human Services, Schools & Higher Education, Religious + Civic Organizations. Read what they're saying about us here.
Honors & Recognition
2019 | ||
2019 | AIGA Cleveland Interactive Design Award | SPACES |
AIGA Cleveland Interactive Design Award | Lifextraordinary | |
AIGA Cleveland Interactive Design Award | Cleveland Artist Registry | |
2018 | ||
2018 | AIVA W3 AWARD (Gold) - Architecture & Design Website | Richardson Design |
AIVA Award - Activism Website | Lifextraordinary | |
2017 | ||
2017 | AIGA Cleveland Interactive Award - Judge's Choice | Cleveland Zoological Society |
AIGA Cleveland Interactive Design Award | BurkleHagen Photography | |
AIGA Cleveland Interactive Design Award | Saint Martin de Porres | |
AIGA Cleveland Identity Design Award | Saint Martin de Porres | |
AIGA Cleveland Interactive Design Award | Wadsworth Public Library | |
AIGA Cleveland Interactive Design Award | BurkleHagen Photography | |
AIVA W3 Award (Gold) - Photography Website | BurkleHagen Photography | |
AIVA W3 Award - Education Website | Wadsworth Public Library | |
W3 Awards - Performing Arts Website | Shakespeare & Company | |
2015 | ||
2015 | AIVA W3 Award (Gold) | Society for Photographic Education |
AIVA W3 Award | Hopewell Therapeutic Farm | |
AIVA W3 Award (Gold) | Cleveland Zoological Society | |
AIGA Cleveland Design Award - Judge's Choice | Akron Art Museum | |
AIGA Cleveland Design Competition | Contemporary Arts Center | |
AIGA Cleveland Design Competition | FORM Website | |
AIGA Cleveland Design Competition | Health Data Matters CWRU | |
AIGA Cleveland Design Competition | Cleveland School of the Arts | |
2014 | ||
2014 | AIVA W3 Award | Greater Cleveland Food Bank |
AIVA W3 Award | Kick It for Pediatric Cancer Research | |
AIVA W3 Award | Contemporary Arts Center | |
Awwwards Honorable Mention | FORM Website | |
Most User Friendly Website (Staff Pick), Scene Magazine | Cleveland International Film Festival | |
Cleveland ADDY, Bronze | ACCESS Shelter | |
#1 Kids Game on the App Store | Cleveland Institute of Art | |
Cleveland ADDY, Bronze | Access Shelter | |
2013 | ||
2013 | Top 25 Cool Tech Company, Inside Business | |
Awwwards Honorable Mention | Akron Art Museum | |
Communication Arts Webpick of the Day | Cleveland Institute of Art | |
Davey Award | University Circle | |
OnePageMania Feature | Akron Art Museum | |
Davey Award | Cleveland International Film Festival | |
Davey Award | Cleveland Institute of Art Mobile Site | |
Davey Award | Great Lakes Theater | |
AIVA W3 Award | Flashes of Hope | |
AIVA W3 Award | Great Lakes Theater | |
AIVA W3 Award | Flashes of Hope | |
AIGA Cleveland Design Award Judge's Choice | Hopewell Therapeutic Farm | |
Cleveland ADDY, Bronze | Kalman & Pabst Photo Group | |
Communication Arts Webpick of the Day | FORM Website | |
2012 | ||
2012 | Cleveland ADDY, Bronze | Akron-Canton Airport |
Cleveland ADDY, Bronze | KP Photo Website | |
Cleveland ADDY, Silver | FORM Website | |
CSS Design | Kalman & Pabst Photo Group | |
2011 | ||
2011 | AIGA Cleveland Design Competition | University Circle |
AIGA Cleveland Design Competition | Cleveland Play House | |
AIGA Cleveland Design Competition | DANCE Cleveland | |
AIGA Cleveland Design Competition | Society for Photographic Education | |
AIGA Cleveland Design Competition | Hopewell Therapeutic Farm Community | |
AIGA Cleveland Design Competition | SPACES | |
CSS Design | FORM Website | |
2010 | ||
2010 | Featured in Logo Lounge Edition 6 | Fido Logo |
#4 in Apple's "New and Noteworthy" | Ghost Tour App | |
Communication Arts Webpick of the Week | Gen Eff | |
2009 | ||
2009 | Apple Top 50 Paid Entertainment Apps | Ask the Dead, Lionsgate Films |
#4 Top Paid Travel App on the App Store | Abandoned Mobile App | |
Apple's What's Hot List | Abandoned Mobile App | |
AIGA Cleveland Design Competition | Discover Africa | |
AIGA Cleveland Design Competition | FORM Website |