Design to meet the moment

An independent design and creative studio in New York City.

Thought Matter is the winner of the 2026 National Design Award for Communication Design from Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.

We believe in design as a force for connection, collaboration, and challenging the status quo — a force that inspires people to engage, reflect, and act.

We partner with consumer and founder-led brands, cultural institutions, and advocacy organizations, and engage in studio-initiated civic work to help ideas move from intention to impact.

We create brand identities, campaigns, digital platforms, packaging, and experiences that build trust and momentum.

OUR CLIENTS

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The right people, every time.

We put together the team your project deserves — sharp creatives, strategic minds — co-conspirators who listen, interrogate and refine the work until your brand not only stands out, but stands for something undeniable.

  • Jessie mcguire

    Managing Partner

  • Tom Jaffe

    Chief Executive

  • Jennifer Bono

    Executive Operations Director

  • Able Parris

    Group Creative Director

  • Dylan Stiga

    Associate Strategy Director

  • Samantha Barbagiovanni

    Design Director

  • Megan June

    Studio Manager

  • Molly Coletta

    Project Manager

  • Johan Vipper

    Photographer

  • Ryan Wattaul

    Senior Designer

  • Simran Khungar

    Junior Designer

  • Brooke Healey

    Junior Designer

  • Nicole Beira

    Ascender (Design Intern)

  • Sara Yuan

    Ascender (Design Intern)