
“Placemaking” gets thrown around a lot these days. It’s become a buzzword used by developers, city planners, and designers alike—a catch-all for everything from pop-up parks to public art to branded districts. But for all its good intentions, the term can sometimes feel surface-level, like something done to a place rather than discovered within it.

A conversation between Brandon Bidleman, our Senior Designer and Kim Sutherland, Creative Director.

A conversation between Sam O'Leary, our Kiwi-in-residence, and Kim Sutherland, Creative Director.

A conversation between Fritz Mesenbrink, Partner & Executive Creative Director, and Kim Sutherland, Creative Director.

A selection of illustrations that didn't make the final cut but hold a special place in our hearts.

“Have you ever done a ________?” We get asked this question surprisingly often, and you may be wondering, “Well, have we?”