Philosophy
EMPATHIC DESIGN
We help our partners by creating thoughtful approaches that feel natural, considered, and most of all, human.
PRINCIPLES
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STEWARDSHIP
We build-in partnership, driving toward a common set of goals
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VISCERAL
Immersive experiences that foster deep engagement
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ROOTED
Reciprocal belief in confidence, honesty, focus, and passion
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LIMBIC
Impacting emotions to create lasting impressions
TEAM
Ours is a team sport. It runs on emotion and dedication from each player.
Addison O'Dea
Content Director
- A Little History of the World Where we have been often sheds light on where we are going.
- Passports A book that continues to be written.
- Ganapati He both removes obstacles and places them when they are needed to help growth. Either way, heeding him only creates knowledge and opportunity.
- Antique Binoculars I like to see ahead. And, always avoid trying to imagine what lies beyond the horizon line.
- My Wicked, Wicked Ways Errol Flynn. What a swashbuckler. Truth: often stranger than fiction. Always healthier.
- Counting Beads My constant companion.
- iPod Music for home, for the road, for everywhere. The 80's synth revolution lives on here. Along with some other decades.
- Blackberry Yes, I am the guy who bought a new Blackberry. Boom. This is a prop Blackberry, though. My Q10 is with me.
- Queen Conch Ashtray This is a gift that has already been given. Though, fate led it here first.
- Conch Shell The sea produces lovely natural treasures. This is one of them.
- Marie Sharp's Hot Sauce Such a key part of the diet. Good on all meals. The variety is endless.
- Lemon Juice Alkaline levels are something I try to balance. Finding balance in all areas is a life-long goal.
- Broccoli Broccoli. Can't get enough. 3,3'-Diindolylmethane, glucoraphanin, carotenoid; it has it all.
- Board Shorts from Osklen I bring a pair everywhere. You just never know when the opportunity will arise.
- IFC Midnight Movie Guide I can often be found here. Especially for the Alien films, Bladerunner, Ghostbusters, Indian Jones, and anything by Terry Gilliam.
- Seashell Necklace Acquired on an adventure in Central America. Reminds me that everything is cyclical, and of the sea.
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Alejandra Lima
Accounting Coordinator
- Mr. Man Best looking male model out there!
- Journal I've been keeping one since I could write.
- Magic Eight Ball Because sometimes it's nice to let fate interfere
- Knitting needles I do some mean purling.
- Can You Keep a Secret? My favorite book. Ever.
- Chapstick Keeps my lips moisturized
- Princess Jasmine pen The best Disney princess out there. She had a pet tiger, refused to marry just for the sake of it and kicked butt, all while keeping her hair impeccable.
- Beatles 1 CD For inspiration
- Glass pendant First glass jewelry I made.
- Ipod Because music can change the world.
- Mascara With a flick of the wand I look well rested.
- Baruch VITA tee Yep, i'm an accounting nerd. With great eyelashes.
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Anne Dong
Operations Associate
- Stuffed Monkey Nobert. A part of my childhood.
- Falling Whistle First donation that I made with a friend.
- New York University Hoodie First in my family to finish at a 4-year university.
- Sub Rosa Business Cards First business cards. First job out of college.
- Starbucks Tumbler A gift from the West Coast, which I have yet to visit. Also, I love coffee.
- Bible Job 19:25
- Chapstick To protect my perpetually dry lips.
- Magnet Couple Because two is better than one.
- 500 Basic Korean Verbs Memorize while young.
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Arnava Asen
Senior Brand Strategist
- Portrait of my dog, Wolfgang Pal, accomplice, son, hero.
- Lord Shiva A reminder of my dedications and tantra.
- Diptyque Candle A favorite scent, a favorite brand.
- Rubbing Shell Thumbing helps me think.
- Balinese Oil Honeymoon in a bottle.
- The Book of Secrets Says it all.
- Lucky Spatula I make the best omelets of all time, ever.
- Kerchief Wedding day memories, timeless style.
- Minidisc Means justify the ends.
- Surfboard Wax Always riding waves.
- Beetle Designed chaos is true beauty.
- Garage Opener A click away from my happiest place on earth.
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Benjamin Porter
Producer
- Saga Vol. 1 Trade Paperback Romeo & Juliet meets Star Wars meets Game of Thrones.
- Nopales-shaped Incense Burner Procured in LA from local ceramics house ER Studio.
- Persol 714 Sunglasses Bury me in my Persols, so after a decade in the ground I'll be the flyest looking skeleton in the cemetery.
- CDG x Artek Standard Fragrance Smells like: Cedar and metal, aka: the sexiest pencil shavings ever.
- Frank Pepe Pizza Box Tee Mecca, just off I-95.
- Caran D'Arch Ballpoint Pen "Mightier than" indeed. This century-old Swiss company crafts my weapon of choice.
- Hammered Silver, Hand-shaped Milagro This Mexican talisman represents work, strength and creativity.
- Nike x CDG Black Suede Blazer Hi-tops I'd like to buy a beer and a shot for whomever coined the phrase "murdered out."
- Porter Pin Not only does this Japanese luggage brand share my surname, they make some of the most stylishly-understated and durable bags on the planet.
- NIN's Pretty Hate Machine Cassette Tape You never forget your first. "I'd rather die, than give you control."
- Astier de Villate Encens Aoyama Smells like: Edo-Period Japanese cottage.
- Yardbird Tōgarashi | House seasoning blend straight from Sub Rosa's favorite Hong Kong yaki n' sake spot.
- T.Bell Fire Sauce Packets About that 4th meal life.
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Casey Kelly
Production Coordinator
- Rock ‘N’ Roll Medal First half marathon I ran in D.C. (maybe my last).
- OBEY Propaganda Hat I like the ideology behind this brand to ask questions and challenge the status quo. It also looks sweet.
- Stone Keychain A gift from South Africa.
- Brown Satchel Carried my most valuable possessions when travelling abroad to Berlin, Prague and Vienna.
- ΚΑΘ Box Great for holding hair ties and some fun college memories.
- Pink Shades A gift from my boyfriend after discovering my intergalactic powers.
- Ravens Fan Finger “Crabcakes and football. That’s what Maryland does.”
- Lacrosse Goggles My first love.
- No Camping Sign But it was a beautiful sunset…
- Fanny Pack Great for music festivals, dance parties, camping… or just getting weird.
- Carabiner Wind Up Flashlight This is nifty.
- Butterfly Shaw Got this in Costa Rica with my family.
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Chad Kaszer
Strategy Director
- Le Grande Desert 1856 French travelogue. A reminder of an academic past.
- Lodi belt buckle Nothing honors a home town like a big brass belt buckle.
- Shredder Leader of The Foot and a hit at fondue parties.
- Wayfarers Hard to beat an original. Timeless style in a classic color.
- Sun Valley trucker "Borrowed" from my father; original from 1970.
- Cross Daily reminder of what it's all about. Gift from my beautiful wife.
- Skittles The rainbow never tasted so good.
- Lion King playbill One of my fondest memories – great play and a great gift.
- Polaroid camera A relic of a time when quality defined a great photo.
- 1964 Westclox watch Former owner was a general in the Vietnam war. Another great from the Mrs.
- World Cup man When the World Cup was in the US in 1994. Brazil FTW.
- Soccer cleats Started when I was 5; I get out to the pitch as often as I can.
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Christina Latina
Art Director
- Nick Drake For nostalgia
- Operating Manual for Spaceship Earth For direction
- Jeans/T-Shirt/Sneakers For the elements
- Medallion For support
- Aura photo For spectral analysis
- Polaroid For remembering
- Orb/Pyramid For soft gaze
- Earplugs In case of emergency
- Notebook/Passport For field notes
- Coffee For nourishment
- Art For understanding
- Makeup For disguise
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Christine Lane
Senior Producer
- Map For conquering the snow with my husband, one ski trail at a time.
- License Plate For driving through the green mountain state in my first car: stick shift (father's orders).
- Blueberries There's one blueberry bush planted for every kid in my family. Mine always grows the best blueberries.
- Putter My goal in life is to get a hole-in-one before my husband.
- Cribbage An obsession so large there are "crowns" involved.
- Bracelet New York is made for shopping, no?
- Tea For Paris and croissants and slowly sipping away afternoons.
- Four-leaf Clover Because some friendships are truly the luckiest.
- Scarf I grew up in Vermont. I'm always cold. It just is.
- New Yorker Life is full of commutes. Some are longer than others and best spent absorbed in a good story.
- The Carlyle Some days are better than all the rest, for me that's 3/19.
- Barcelona Postcard For a past life of travels, long nights, and stories made for reminiscing.
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Christopher Tino
Lead Developer
- Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance Changed my life
- Giants Ticket America's Team
- Strings Electric, Acoustic and 12 String
- Beer Coozies I have hundreds of these things
- Glass Slide Realizing now that I have way too much guitar stuff on here
- JTT All Access Pass Backstage access means you have to help load the van
- NJ Plate "God's Country"
- Ride the Lightning Many will argue in favor of Puppets, but RTL is the superior album
- Rosary Belonged to my mother
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Claudine Goin
Sr. Producer
- Trouble “Let me tell you something about my family. We’re as thick as thieves and we protect each other ’til the end.” (Caroline Manzo) Except when this game comes into play.
- Gucci newsboy hat Every woman needs a bad hair day hat. Why not one by Gucci?
- Jeep guitar pick keychain and button Stunt Drivers. Actors. Navy Seals. Pyrotechnics. Video game brought to life. Love it when a plan comes together. Work. It's what I do.
- Two-fingered ring Makes old school new again.
- Sak Pasé N'ap Boulé
- My Adidas Born and live in Brooklyn. Raised in Queens. Respect to Run DMC
- Tiffany Sunglasses "For better hallway vision" (John Bender)
- Dino My coolest of many nicknames.
- Mophie A Producer's best friend. Keeps me charged. Never off the grid. A gift and a curse.
- Dueling Remotes Imitation of life. And yes I have two TVs with two DVRs and known to have both with picture-in-picture playing at the same time. It's my only vice besides sweets.
- Funky For You '09 album My laugh immortalized on a track.
- Minolta 35mm You can see things clearly through a camera lens that are sometimes invisible to the naked eye.
- Brian Atwood Shoes I clean up nice.
- Sebastian Impulse adoption. A cool cat.
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Devin McGrath
Junior Art Director
- T-Shirt Part of the uniform
- Knife That's not a knife
- Brushes See palette
- Palette See brushes
- Bottle Opener Keychain Always be prepared
- Book For inspiration
- Scissor Pendant Envious of the patience of others
- Microns For when I run out of paint
- Lantern To light the way
- Ruler For shiny precision
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Emily Metro
Office Manager
- Tea cup and saucer set Manipulated a saucer and tea cup, made a plaster mold, and slip-casted until I no longer had a kiln.
- Notebook From circa 2003 to present
- Porcelain leaf Made by a ceramics professor of mine
- Poodle and bird pin cushions Made from four different plaster molds, fabric, stuffing, and decorative pins
- Little bird I inherited this from my grandmother. It was my favorite object of hers when I was a wee child
- Wooden cat nesting dolls Just adorable
- Rock From the Wissahickon park in Philadelphia
- Antique elephant pin cushion I love antiquing, and was the inspiration for my porcelain pin cushions
- Silver asparagus and onion salt & pepper shaker I like to season my food with class and cuteness
- Ceramic tools To make stuff
- Red porcelain pump Constructed from the very first plaster mold I ever made
- Eyeglasses Can't leave home without 'em
- Necklaces I wear one or the other everyday
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Esther Downton
Production Director
- Brooklyn Nets Hat I can finally hold my own in a sporting conversation with an American.
- Pharmacist Badge My fathers badge, a constant reminder of a good man and my north star for life.
- Antique Bin Number I love wine, people who know me know this.
- Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg Lean in girls, that is all.
- Tiffany Ring Ziegfeld Collection pearl and black onyx ring, a gift from my husband who understands my love for Tiffany and 1920's.
- Chanel No5 I love it, but my husband thinks I smell like a granny.
- Dog Bone The second love of my life, our little monkey dog Ozzy.
- Poop Bag This was photographed by mistake, but responsible owners pick up!
- London/ New York Cabs Our cake toppers and a constant reminder of our connection to our home.
- Nirvana Nevermind Possibly one of the greatest albums of our time.
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Forrest Jessee
Design Director
- Medal Competitive
- Polo Shirt Classic
- Weight Active
- Beard Scent Bearded
- Sleep Suit Creative
- Travel Books Adventuresome
- Bathing Suit Vintage
- Feather Sportsman
- Pencil Sketcher
- Micron Pens Hand drawings
- Sunglasses Relaxing
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Gabbie de Lara
Engagement Manager
- Led Zeppelin III LP "Without music, life would be a mistake." (Nietzsche)
- Maté from Uruguay For sharing and storytelling
- Rice Be grateful for every grain. That's what my grandmother taught me.
- Calamagrostis (feather reed grass) Wild and free
- Earrings I collect 'em
- Envelope Creativity
- Philippine Passport My roots
- Oud Spray For the senses
- Magnifying Glass For discovery
- Nikonos V For documenting, on land and under the sea
- Snorkel Breathe = Mindfulness / For island hopping
- Bone Instinct / My dog is pure joy.
- Pyrite Sun and Agate Slices from Zion National Park in Utah For exploration
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Hanna Boyd
Production Assistant
- Watches Timing is everything.
- Grey Jean Jacket My favorite jacket.
- T-shirt My favorite t-shirt.
- Colorado Keychain A reminder of my roots.
- Snowboard Sock My favorite thing to do is snowboard.
- Green Apple My favorite food.
- Lemon For keeping things fresh.
- Jingle Bell My favorite time of the year.
- Black Earrings My favorite accessory.
- Coffee Mug Coffee all day, every day.
- St. Anthony Bracelets A reminder to keep on keepin' on.
- Measuring Tape For keeping things calculated.
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Jeff Kempler
COO
- Def Jam 16th anniversary/$1B records sold jacket Reminds me to respect the DJ, and it is really, really warm.
- Folding Pruning Saw Not in my top 10 favorite saws, but super sharp and portable.
- Dog Collar from my dearly departed rottweiller, Lucius, who gave my son his middle name, among other things.
- Fountain Pen from my grandfather's desk. Makes me feel like I'm signing the Constitution.
- Paw-shaped Baby Rattle One of the first baby gifts we received, and from a surprising source.
- The Original iPod This seemed so incredibly advanced when i got it. I still love the heft.
- Funky Corkscrew Can't exactly master it, but it is beautiful and works on even the toughest corks.
- Matchbox From Harry's Bar On the shore of Lake Como, and just about perfect.
- Brass Compass Another treasure from grandfather's desk. Reminds me about true direction.
- Backalite Dice Just beautiful and they produce a great clicking sound, if not a lot of winnings.
- Fat Possum Records Lighter An early client with great taste, vision and swag
- Folding Slide-rule Measure twice, cut once (if at all).
- Birch Bark I love this stuff. Highly flammable, but also waterproof enough to use as a folding cup.
- Weird Folding Grabber It's weird, it folds and it grabs. I can't stop playing with it.
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Jessi Brattengeier
Graphic Designer
- Planner Keeps flighty thoughts semi-organized.
- "Trees – A guide to Familiar American Trees" Important to know.
- Canadian Dollar Circa 1967 Canadian born & raised.
- “Design As Art” Bruno Munari Timeless & crucial read for all types of visual problem solvers.
- The Books - “Thought For Food” One of the most played records in my collection. Simple, experimental & profound.
- Headphones Most worn accessory, I’m rarely without them.
- Wishing Candle A line of intention.
- Greg Mullen’s Harmonica A gift from a fellow Texan & friend; he travels around the country in a mystical bus playing “Cosmic American Music”. Reminds me of my fantastic Austin friends.
- Blender Pen A game changer for my sketchbook
- Helix Box Compass Originally belonged to my grandfather, the grand lover of form & function.
- Texas Cedar Wood Oil Strengthening. Home in a bottle.
- “Wonton” Cat Tag My cat is Wonton. He chills.
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Jonathan Bailey
Field Producer
- Claw Hammer To build or destroy
- Marker You have to make yours
- Circuit board It’s electric, boogey-woogey-woogey
- Return Of The Jedi Thermos Ewoks keep soup warmer than most
- Super8 Camera I love to shoot
- Return Of The Jedi Lunchbox The force is strong with this one
- Magnifying Glass You have to look a bit closer, to really see
- Florida Gators Pennant I bleed orange and blue
- Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 127 Camera One of many, from my collection of old cameras
- Rose For Erica
- Record Music is the greatest joy
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Jonathan O'Conner
Associate Strategist
- Basket Hand woven while in Ghana.
- Geometric Rocks Found on the shores of Seneca Lake.
- Hand Planes There's nothing like the smell of freshly planed wood.
- Obama Button Proudly worn at the 2009 Inauguration.
- Honda CX500 Turbo Model Made while passing the time during Hurricane Sandy.
- Rapidograph, Compass, Bone Folder The workhorses of my toolbox.
- Turkish Coffee Pot Bartered for in a secondhand market near the Grand Bazaar.
- Powers of Ten by Charles & Ray Eames I vividly remember this film blowing my mind during middle school science class.
- Less and More, Designing Design & Super Normal Three of the most influential design books on my shelf.
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Joshua Davis
Media Arts Director
- Public Supply Dot Grid Notebook Always sketch that code… before I write that code
- Prismacolor Premier Illustration Markers Tip 03 & brush, rigid vs fluid
- (Red Board) Makey Makey Inspiring a younger generation to embrace computing
- (Black Board) Leap Motion If only Jackson Pollack were alive today
- (Blue Board) Arduino Marching to the physical computing revolution
- Various Connector Cables The threads that connect experiences
- XBox Controller Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A, Start
- XBox Kinect The human body as digital paint brush
- Framework Molecular Model Construction Kit Look to things outside your aesthetic to inspire you
- Best Made / Seamless & Steadfast Enamel Steel Cups A childhood connection back to colorado, camping, nature & self discovery
- 1 Teaspoon scoop for tea Ritual, 3 scoops, black 212f, 3:00m / green 175f, 4:00pm
- Nepal Honey / Green Tea Afternoon green, 2 cups a day, my favorite green
- Downy Pearls / China Green Tea Afternoon green, 2 cups a day, shape transformation
- Lapsang Souchong / Heavily-Smoked It’s a campfire… for your face
- Tikuanyin / Iron Goddess of Mercy / China Oolong Good Morning… you’re starting your day… with the vengeance of the gods
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Julie Puccio
CFO
- Headphones I heart music
- 2 dollar bill My grandma used to give me these for special occasions
- Radatore My favorite macaroni
- Android Robot A gift
- Stiletto heel I wear a lot of heels — I'm 5' 2"
- Knife I chop almost every day, usually salad
- Bullet I have good aim
- Yankee Jersey Born and raised a fan
- Silver dollar My grandma used to give me these for special occasions
- Engraved Silver Bracelet My grandfather made for me when I was a child
- Rock First rock I found on the lot where my parents built their house many years ago
- Wakko Because I love his hat, his humor, and his accent
- Notary Stamp Comes in handy
- Hair brush I have a lot of hair
- Pencil So I can fix my mistakes
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Kristopher Kowal
Activation Director
- Hotel Keys Another Day, Another City
- Stratocaster (Eric Clapton ‘Blackie’ Model) Favorite guitar and musician
- Skull Ring + JBG Ring Grand School present from parents + band ring respectively
- Harley Davidson Belt Keeps the pants up
- Eric Clapton 24 Nights Favorite album and dvd
- Duck Bros. Shirt If you know about this, respect
- Rolex Submariner 50th Anniversary Keeps me ticking
- Keychains Favorites of mine (bullet key chain thanks to Big Tony)
- iPod Case Own a custom guitar painted by the artist with this artwork
- Comb Grandfather’s comb (older then I am)
- Smooth Black Rock A reminder to myself that “life is great”
- Guitar Picks Always carry one with you
- JBG Matches Reminder of the band I was in with 12 maniacs
- 120 Film Proud member of the RIT Mafia in NYC
- Pirate Flag Travels with me wherever I’ve lived since 1990
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Landy Kosmitis
Technology Director
- Chelsea Football kit Soccer: the only real sport. Chelsea: the club I follow.
- Soccer ball Only sport I've ever played.
- Casserole dish Love food; and I love casseroles!
- G1 Love the Android OS. G1 was the first Android device ever launched. I got mine 2 days before launch because of pre-order.
- Dog treat Love animals and I have a crazy Beast at home. Roxy!
- Bottle capper For my new found hobby of homebrewing.
- Stein I have a passion for Renaissance festivals! I've built up a nice Wizard character!
- Fitbit charging station Obsessed with pedometers. So much so that I couldn't leave my Fitibt device for the photoshoot so I left the charger. 32,300 steps is my daily best.
- Gun I'm from Texas. We shoot guns. And lots of them.
- Cat calendar #Shovelface was selected to be a cat model for United Bamboo's cat calendar.
- Android thumb drive Love technology, so a Android thumb drive works perfectly.
- Two watches Mid-life crises has been collecting watches. Up to 6 now.
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Laurel Smyth
Producer
- Kindle For always looking for my next great read.
- Walrus Bottle Opener For the best way I could ever ask to open a bottle.
- L Necklace For a favorite charm.
- Notebook For never getting enough pretty paper things.
- Measuring Tape For a memento from my first job out of college; II you taught me well.
- Newport Folk Festival Tickets For tradition; 3 glorious days surrounded by friends and live music.
- Virginia Magnet For home; McLean to Warrenton to Richmond.
- Essie Nail Polish For making me feel a little more put together.
- 80's Dylan Pin For the 80's, Bob Dylan, and @flatbobby.
- Cactus For resiliency.
- 'Tootie' by Hawley Smyth For for my favorite dog and my incredibly talented sister (xoxo).
- Historic Shops & Restaurants of NY For my deep love of this city and its classics.
- Coffee Mug For the comfort of coffee.
- The World Is Your Oyster Print For keeping a positive outlook.
- 4 x 4 Photo For spending summer weekends on Lake George in the Floatin' Irish.
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Lauren Mann
Creative Strategist
- Cashmere Scarf Why be cold when you can be cozy?
- Sparkling Water It feels good to be bubbly
- Ace Sometimes you're high, sometimes you're low
- Shell I grew up by the water.
- Guatemalan Mask The world is colorful
- The Tao of Pooh This book blew my mind in middle school
- Tide To-Go Stains happen
- #2 Pencil I like to write. And erase
- Rose Quartz Stays in my bag as a reminder to love oneself and others, unconditionally
- Coffee Beans For a good morning
- Ray-Ban Aviators The closest I get to flying
- Contact Lenses I have myopia. But I'm not myopic
- Sock Darning Egg My grandmother's. In life, most holes are mendable
- Map of Scotland I'm a Scot at heart
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Lindsey Andon
Associate Producer
- Le Petit Prince Nostalgic, but unfailingly relevant.
- Fox Ornament Temporary stand in for my future pet fox.
- Vogue Magazine Admission of a romanticized interest in 60s fashion and youth culture.
- T.S. Eliot's Little Gidding In its more abstract interpretation, something resonates well here.
- Origami Dollar Tee I tip in tees.
- Mixed Metal Tools A sampling of my "pretty, but functional" collection.
- Sriracha I always keep a spare.
- Feu de Bois Diptyque Candle One day this will be my everyday scent.
- Polaroid & St. Germain Summer is a good season for fancy lawn parties.
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Marcella Rodriguez
Producer
- Shell Born and raised in Florida. Shells remind me of home.
- Canon SLR Camera My dad gave me this camera when I was twelve. I still use it today.
- Necklace A gift from my grandparents on my day of birth.
- Avocado Saver I eat avocados every day.
- The Good Dog Foundation Scarf My dog, Chloe, is a certified therapy dog.
- Lego Giraffe I have an affinity for both.
- Wooden Spatula I love cooking and am constantly trying new things.
- Guava Paste One of my favorite foods from my Cuban upbringing.
- Floral Silk Scarf It belonged to my paternal grandmother. I love how delicate this scarf is.
- Bowling Pins + Ball I'm in a bowling league. My team name is Bowl Movements.
- Air Plant I love gardening, flowers and plants.
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Margot Coffey
Creative Strategist
- Fishing Lure From the days when I lived on an island off the coast and fished for dinner.
- Booklet Isaac Rae, the design firm I co-founded with my husband.
- Writing Notebook Narrative rules my world.
- French Cheese Knife J'aime le fromage.
- Cards Always in my bag.
- Poem Free poetry by a stranger is strange + great.
- Curly Hair Dream Weave
- Rocks Turquoise for good luck from a trip to Istanbul + tigers eye for graceful strength.
- Copper Model Handmade objects + experiments.
- Here is New York by E.B. White Why we're all here.
- Shelter Island Oyster Can In my next life I will be an oyster fisherman.
- Pig Pot I love dirt and what grows in it.
- My Husbands' Knife Both are essential in my life adventures.
- Beaded Light Bulb Good ideas shine on through.
- Map of Mountains The wild puts life in context.
- Photo A Sioux Indian painting given to me by an artist in Santa Fe on impulse + by chance.
- Beans = Coffey
- ID Bracelet Was owned by my grandmother, Florence, complete with a mantra on love.
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Matt Lower
General Manager
- Green Soccer Journal Fantastic concept and execution, just wish I’d come up with the idea.
- Mae Light of my life.
- Branston Pickle Makes the not only the perfect sandwich but also the much underrated ploughman’s lunch. Only question is smooth or chunky?
- Tie Bar Always between the third and fourth buttons of your shirt.
- Murdoc Niccals A true rock star, albeit a virtual one.
- Comb A step up from the one you were given on school picture day.
- Libertines Bound Together The Lennon & McCartney of my generation.
- Chelsea Scarf Before the Russian rubles and the commercialization of the Premier League, the English Second Division Championship was all a blues fan could hope for.
- Bounce Challenged many of my existing beliefs on life, talent and success.
- Oasis Live Forever “Maybe you're the same as me. We see things they'll never see. You and I are gonna live forever.”
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Michael Oporto
Field Producer
- Winter Hat Keeps me warm, Plus it looks cool
- Snuggles My nickname
- Notre Dame Hat Big Notre Dame Fan
- Drumsticks Love to play drums
- iPod Music makes the world go round
- Bonnaroo bracelet A home away from home
- Italy Postcard Travelling is awesome
- Trusty Backpack So many memories
- Cigar Nothing like relaxing with a cigar
- NHL Puck Great memories
- Islanders Card Long Island my hometown
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Michael Ventura
CEO
- We Are Owls Scarf To keep me warm
- Eyeglasses A man needs options
- Hobo Nickel Necklace Gift my wife made
- Levi's & Pendelton Jacket With "Back By Popular Demand" Peace Pin
- Books The stack is endless
- Notebooks I need to write I chew through these like a paper shredder
- Papier d'Armenie To keep the office smelling nice
- Lubitel camera I like old cameras
- Bottle rockets Why not
- Dried mushroom tea I drink and eat medicinal things
- A feather I collect them
- Kiehl's Musk Ol' reliable
- Makr Card wallet Cash goes in the pocket
- Gold chainmail ring From my wife's line BRVTVS
- A quartz crystal To talk to the future
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Michelle Wainer
Graphic Designer
- Chopsticks Manual dexterity exercise and a reminder of my heritage.
- Moonstone Necklace I got this as a child thinking it would give me superpowers.
- Sakura Blossom Postcard For memories.
- Man and His Symbols by Carl Jung A resource.
- Radiohead's In Rainbows An album I could listen to anytime.
- Painting A reminder.
- Moravian Cookies A taste from my home state.
- Gnome From Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amélie Poulain.
- Lipstick For fun.
- English Breakfast Tea Every morning.
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Natalie Sims
Co-Creative Director
- Grandpa's hat For the dog days
- Karen Walker sunglasses For ornament
- Magic crystals For resilience
- Sextrology For research
- My aura For discovery
- Henry David Thoreau For pioneering
- Bone folder and scorer For craftsmanship
- Sushi stapler For tiny attachments
- Jean Harlow with kittens For reverie
- The Iaspis Forum on Design and Critical Practice Reader For rhetoric
- Cuckoo clock For decorating
- Ampersand For merging
- Donuts 4Lyfe
- The sea For reminiscence
- Band-Aids For scrapes
- Red clip-on earrings For glamour
- L'isola di Capri scarf For my roots
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Patchi Malfitano
Activation Producer
- 6/5/4 Winter Wetsuit and 7m Lobster Claw Just another key to keeping me humble in the water
- Map of Brazil Roots
- Bom Fim Bracelets Too many wishes and dreams to tie into one bracelet
- Home is Where You Park it by Foster Huntington Inspiration
- Mini Globe and Airplane Constant state of wanderlust
- Lomography Camera Capturing moments
- Handwritten Note Love
- Vintage Bronco Dream car
- Morgan Maaseen Surf Portraits The king of capturing surfing through a beautiful artistic lens
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Rae Bernamoff
Creative Strategist
- Press Play For interpreting art through conversation
- Vintage necklaces Each one has a story
- Eyewear Because bad vision is a good style opportunity
- Chemex For my daily dose
- Salt To make everything taste better
- Sauerkraut I'm fanatical about fermented foods
- Signet ring From my namesake, great grandmother Rae
- Scarf Alternative neckwear
- Cookbook circa 1937 For understanding the culture of a time and place. And for inspiration in the kitchen.
- Milkglass chick I'm a tchotchke collector
- Mechanical pencils Tools of the trade
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Rima Massasati
Graphic Designer
- Sock Monkey Cause he's soft.
- Mosaic Box For my Syrian roots.
- Cat Tapestry Bag For the crazy cat lady in me.
- Camel Because sand dunes are remarkable and it's a piece of the United Arab Emirates.
- Cereal Maybe the only thing I like about mornings.
- Converse Essential footwear.
- Sketchbook A designer's diary.
- Boticelli's Venus For my new infatuation with the sea and it is one of my favorite art works.
- Shimmy Scarf Sometimes you just need to shake what yo mama gave ya.
- Lucky Cat Cause cats are cool and this one is lucky.
- Hand The hand draws for the eye to see.
- LSU This should be a tiger instead of a bear, none the less Geaux Tigers.
- Voodoo Doll A piece of Louisiana.
- Mini Cooper Imagine it's a Maserati, that will be my future car one day.
- Evil Eye To keep the weirdos away.
- Keys Home.
- Painting One of my treasured thrifty finds.
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Vivian Lee
Human Resources Manager
- Piano Sheet Music I put my classical training to use playing top 40 hits
- Tinted Moisturizer The quickest way to a healthy glow
- Eiffel Tower Ornament: The only item I could afford at the Antique store I worked at throughout college - I also love Paris
- Pink Pen My favorite pen. I only use it on special occasions
- Herbal Ointment Secret weapon to curing headaches or nausea
- Mini double decker bus Souvenir from my first Olympics...as an attendee
- Hoodie I'm always cold
- Hand Sanitizer I take the subway a lot
- Wicked Playbill All time favorite musical. I've seen it 3 times.
- Eye mask I'm sensitive to light
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