An Independent Design Studio
4,545 days and counting

About TCW

Located in New York City and New Orleans, The Collected Works is an independent design studio that crafts brands in motion. We work across music, art, technology, and culture, building identity systems that move seamlessly across print, web, and motion. Our work combines the thinking of a larger agency with the speed and flexibility of a boutique studio. If you’re down to get rad with us, we’d love to hear from you.

The Power of TCW

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Building brands in motion

Our best work involves developing holistic identity systems that integrate seamlessly across various mediums. We specialize in crafting dynamic systems that flow effortlessly across print, web, and motion. The most successful collaborations stem from early engagement, where we incorporate our unique blend of research, development, inspiration gathering, and presenting diverse directions at the outset of the design process. The end results are a testament to our process. Hit us up from the beginning.

Our Capabilities

Concept & Direction
Creative / Art Direction
Research & Development
Strategy
Design
Brand/Identity
Packaging & Print
Digital & Web Design
Motion & 3D
Motion Identity
Motion Guidelines
3D Production & Rendering

Define

Every project begins with a discovery phase where we work with the client to understand their goals, audience, and positioning while gathering inspiration that will guide the design directions ahead.

Direct

In phase two, we organize inspiration into conceptual clusters that form the foundation of distinct design directions. Each cluster becomes its own creative world with a clear narrative and visual language to explore and refine.

Design

In phase three, we refine the selected direction through deeper development and detail. Colors, typography, and visual elements come together to form a cohesive identity system aligned with the brand’s vision.

Deliver

In the final phase, the refined design system is organized into clear guidelines and ready-to-use assets. This toolkit provides a strong foundation for implementation while allowing the brand to evolve over time.

TCW Crew

Studio Snapshot

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Clients who got rad with us

Collected Objects

Featured in

  • SiteInspire
  • It’s Nice That
  • CreativeBoom
  • GD USA
  • Visuelle
  • AIGA Eye of Design
  • The Brand Identity
  • Type Directors Club
  • BP&O
  • Creative Review

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The Crew

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Careers

We’re always excited to meet talented designers and make new friends. Even if we’re not hiring at the moment, we’d still love to hear from you.

Let Us Crash Your Event

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TCW Speaking

The Collected Works loves nothing more than being handed a microphone and a chance to share our journey, lessons learned, and the occasional design disaster at speaking events.

Over the years, we’ve had the privilege of presenting at various festivals and venues such as Brand New: First Round, The New York Times, Pentagram, The School of Visual Arts, and the New York Design Club, among others. Our talks delve into the adventure of starting and running a design studio in NYC for over a decade, the thrill of tackling various projects with a huge range of clients, and the broader experience of navigating the complexities of life.

Interested in booking TCW for a festival or conference? Let’s chat!

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