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A DESIGN AND VENTURE STUDIO.

Co-founded by Virgilio Santos and Manuel Dilone. ██ 15+ year creative partnership. Past and current projects include design innovation and brand systems for , Nike, Converse, Snap Inc., Netflix, Instagram, Tom Ford, Google, ふたつのドット, Rivian, Foundation Labs,The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Samsung, Equinox, Gucci, Microsoft, Nokia, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Tiffany & Co.

▲WE (1)INVEST, (2)design, (3)SCALE BRANDS; CENTERED around equitability, practicing the Creative Capital model—With an emphasis on inclusion and modern ethical standards.
[45+]▲Collaborations with early stage companies. ██ [75+]▼Awards & Recognitions: Red Dot, Clio, Cannes Cyber, One Show, Art Director's Club New York, Fast Company Design, and Webbys.███ Projects featured were created between 2006-2023 by Manuel Dilone and Virgilio Santos. Special thanks to all of our past business partners and creative collaborators.
SD 2006—2023 ██︎︎︎Inquiries
[2006—2023]▲Independent consultancy specialized in design innovation and brand systems. ████ Current and past clients include , Nike, Converse, Snap Inc.,Netflix, Instagram, Tom Ford, Google, ふたつのドット, The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Samsung, Equinox, Gucci, Microsoft, Nokia, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Tiffany & Co. ████ [45+]▲Collaborations with early stage companies.[75+]▼Awards & Recognitions: Red Dot, Clio, Cannes Cyber, One Show, Art Director's Club New York, Fast Company Design, and Webbys.