We build brand systems, products, and the communications that carry them into the world.
For founders and teams at moments of change — launch, rebuild, or reposition.
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Design is central. Our work extends across campaigns, editorial, film, and brand systems — connecting identity to real-world expression.
We’ve led brand at scale — and built systems from the ground up.
Recognized by AICP / MoMA, The One Show, D&AD, TDC, Clio, Communication Arts, AIGA, i-D, HOW, Adweek, Ad Age.
STUDIO CAPABILITIES
Strategy
Brand Strategy | Positioning | Architecture
Design Systems
Identity Systems | Packaging & Product | Visual Systems
Campaign & Story
Campaigns | Content & Editorial | Photography & Direction
STAG SURFACES
We publish the work in public — a disciplined, stream of ideas, R&D, and category definition.
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Phokal & Engineered Illumination™ is a backlit art system
built from original 60MP photography – engineered, not assembled.
Everything is Phokal. Everything is OK.
Built in the studio. Shot from the hip.
Already in the world.
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Contact → ellen@stag.nyc
Legacy Work → davidlrichardson.net
Stag Studios exists to turn attention into signal —
If it matters, we make it real.
Minneapolis | New York | Los Angeles
