What guides us
Brands are stories
A brand is not a logo, a product, or a promise. A brand is its stories. It is the sum of all the stories told about it, through it, and by it. And we’re all in on this idea: that everything a brand does is a story being told. Everything a brand does builds meaning and narrative structure. And for us, understanding this isn't just theoretical, it informs everything about how we approach our work.
Brands shape how we see the world
We live in a time where traditional institutions no longer provide collective meaning, and so brands have emerged as powerful cultural forces. They shape values, define aspirations, and create shared meaning. We really, really believe this. And as an agency, we are interested in proving that this goes beyond marketing theory. Brands now construct the frameworks through which we understand ourselves and our world.
Stories build power
The most influential brands don't just participate in culture; they shape it, through consistent, meaningful storytelling. Each story adds to their cultural role, building narrative power over time. It is this accumulation of stories that creates the ability to influence how people think, feel, and act. It's why the best brands don't just sell products; they sell ways of seeing the world. It’s all about point of view.
How this impacts our work
We think in story
Every project starts with a simple question: what's the real story here? Not what you want to say, but what story you are actually telling. We work really hard to find the narratives that already exist in your brand, in your culture, and in your customers' lives. Then we build from there.
We build narrative systems
We don't just create campaigns or design logos. We create complete narrative systems that guide every aspect of your brand. From visual identity to social content, every element needs to contribute to your story in a meaningful way. When all these pieces work together, your story becomes clearer, stronger, and more meaningful.
We take the long view
Stories gain power through consistency and evolution, each one adding to the next, creating layers of meaning that get richer over time. We're interested in this gradual build – in creating the kind of narrative depth that can only come from patience and persistence. Because while anyone can tell a single story, real narrative power comes from understanding how stories connect and compound. As far as we’re concerned, that's where the magic happens. That's where brands become culture.
We keep it real
We hate pretence. And we hate the performative. Everything we do is about being real and open and honest and nice. And we hope you see this in our work. While it is grounded in cultural theory, our focus on being real, means we are able to express it in ways that actually connect with people.
Some more of our work
Butter
Weird stuff happens
Last Humans
We bring life to stories