What We Do

We design experiences. Born out of a love for the spaces and places in between, we work at the intersection of place activation, identity, and spatial design — transforming small moments into big impacts.

Whether it’s a temporary installation, a long-term investment, or a brand overhaul, we work hand-in-hand with you to develop experiences that feel good and are hard to forget.

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place

Placemaking
Activation + Intervention
Public Realm
Parks + Playspace
Street Asset Inventory

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space

Space Programming
Bar + Resto Concepting
Property Visioning
Fabrication + Installation
Experiential Design

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identity

Visual Identity
Place Branding
Events + Activations
Signage + Wayfinding
Asset Development

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At the end of the day it’s all about people. Our approach to guiding, growing, and rallying the community behind your projects starts with listening, acknowledgement, and collaboration.

Our Team

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Brian Baksa
Founder & Design Lead

Brian is a placemaker, educator, and multi-disciplinary designer with deep acumen and experience in commercial hospitality, non-profit/community organizations, public space activations, and both single- and multi-family residential. Through public space research in Copenhagen, Denmark and by serving as a panelist for the Maryland State Arts Council, Brian brings a deep passion for public realm design to the table.

He is a member of IDA and his work has been recognized by AIA Maryland, KooZA/rch, ArchDaily, and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture.

Brandi Walsh
Lead Creative

Brandi is a creative problem solver who turns brand challenges into compelling visual stories. Her career in design has led her to in-depth collaborations on projects focused on everything from aviation and technology, to restaurants and retail, healthcare to cannabis, and luxury travel to downtowns and tourism.

Josh Yeager
Strategic Advisor

From IRL to URL, polyglot Josh brings decades of experience to your projects, with an emphasis on performance and ROI. Author, speaker, and business leader, Josh is a placemaking powerhouse whose deep skills in placemaking, MarCom and economic development render him an incomparable advocate for your investment.

Contact Us

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