And the first ever Bawden Award goes to … Chris Bawden! (I mean, it’s kind of in the name.)
As our stalwart Senior Designer, Chris is no stranger to rolling with the punches and adapting to changing situations on the fly. And he does it all with a positive attitude that shows true dedication and love for the work. That’s why he’s our first recipient of the Bawden Award and, perhaps more importantly, why the award is named after him.
The Bawden Award recognizes a Devise employee who exemplifies one or more of our brand attributes: Curious, Adaptable, Spirited, and Candid. Every six months, whomever holds the award will choose the next recipient.
Congrats, Chris, and well deserved! During this season of giving thanks, we’re thankful to have you on our team — keep up the great work!
#deviseandconquer
We’re pleased to welcome Greg Young to our team! Based in Detroit, Greg is an Account Director who will be working closely with our newest client, the Detroit-headquartered Learning Care Group. We’re excited for the energy and experience he brings to this new position as Devise continues to grow.
Outdoor adventure and recreation has always been a core part of who we are at Devise. That’s why we’re beyond excited to announce Argali Outdoors as our newest client!
Argali is a producer of world-class backcountry gear and a strong voice in wildlife and wildland conservation. Its mission really hits home for us.
Welcome, Argali. Let’s get this adventure started.
Get to know Project Manager Kelly Fly. She draws on a background of diverse work experience to make the magic happen at Devise. She’s responsible for equipping our creative team with what they need to deliver the goods — and for keeping them on task to make sure they do!
We’re thrilled to announce that Travis Caldwell has officially joined Devise as COO and Partner!
We first worked with Travis years ago on the Every Man Jack account and know that he will make an excellent addition to our leadership team. His knack for bringing clarity to complex challenges will be critical in strengthening our internal systems, supporting our people, and driving performance across the agency as we continue to grow.
We couldn’t be more excited for the forward motion he brings to Devise — and for what’s ahead.
Earlier this year, we worked with Sigma’s international partners to revamp the brand’s look and feel, introduce an all-new website, and create marketing materials for 12 — yes, 12 — new products that were launching simultaneously. Here’s what Devise Project Manager Kelly Fly said about the effort:
“Sigma’s website was a complex, global effort — navigating time zones from Japan to New York to Stockholm and aligning diverse teams with different cultures and priorities. It was a challenge in orchestration, but the result reflects the strength of true collaboration.”
Read more about the project at the link in our profile.
Join us in welcoming our newest client, Learning Care Group! With over 55 years of experience, Learning Care Group runs a nationwide network of more than 1,100 early childhood education centers across 40 states. The company is deeply invested in supporting the communities where its schools are located, providing safe environments for children to grow into lifelong learners and creating fulfilling careers for educators. We’re excited to work alongside the LCG team and help build its brand!
Get to know Kyle Maggy, our new Director of Strategy! Kyle brings a wealth of experience across a breadth of industries to the Devise team and will take the lead role in implementing our brand research and strategy efforts.
#BrandStrategy #Advertising #Branding
Big news! 📣
We’re excited to share that Kevin MacConnell has joined the Devise team as our Director of Project Management.
Kevin is an ardent driver of efficiency who also understands the importance of creating space for creative work. With his deep experience leading marketing projects, streamlining workflows, and running complex initiatives, he will help us deliver even more value to our clients.
Would you look at that: it’s been one year since we became Devise! 🍾 Explore how we applied our rebranding process to our own company in our latest blog post. We pull back the curtain and reveal what went on behind the scenes, including many of the other names we considered and why they didn’t make the cut (the runner up would have led to a very different brand 🌊🛩️). Link in bio.
#Branding #CreativeProcess
We recently launched a new campaign for our longtime client SIGMA (@sigmaphoto ). ‘It Just Clicks’ is a simple testament to the depth and breadth of SIGMA’s lenses and its commitment to supporting many popular camera brands and systems — seven different lens mounts in total. So whatever you shoot, you can trust a compatible SIGMA lens will just work. The campaign is running now across digital, print, and point-of-purchase channels. Read more about it at the link in our bio.
Another Town Hall is in the books! These biannual retreats are a great opportunity to step away from our desks, stretch our legs, and refresh our minds. The highlights included a railbike adventure along the Hood River with @mounthoodrailroad and a tour of Alpine Sea Co. (@alpineseaco ), a local bag brand designing and manufacturing all of its products right here in Hood River. But more importantly, Town Hall was, as it always is, a welcome opportunity to break free from Zoom, Slack, and email and reconnect in the real world.
