Strategic branding and Squarespace web design for small businesses with big ideas
 

LIKE TO DO THINGS DIFFERENTLY?

You’re in the right place.

A desire to do things differently is probably why you started down the online business road in the first place. We know it was for us.

In 2014 we left our cubicles, traveled the world, and started a business around our expertise in combining creativity with online business development strategies to support other mission-driven founders.

We believe it’s possible to live life on your own terms while making a positive impact on the world through your work. Our speciality is helping other passionate online business owners discover what that looks like for them.

 
Bobby and Shay Attic 1small.jpg
 
 

CALLING ALL THE DREAMERS

Who we help

Our mission is to empower ambitious, community builders with meaningful (+ fun!) brand strategy and design. 

The clients we work with are typically innovators, makers and doers who are fueled by a passion to shake things up and change the status quo for the better.

We are continually inspired by the people we partner with and nothing charges our batteries more than watching them succeed as a result of our work.

WE ARE PROBABLY A GOOD FIT IF YOU ARE:

+ Looking to build a professional online platform that allows you to capitalize on your ideas or creativity.

+ “Shiny Object Syndrome” has you overwhelmed and unclear about which decisions and investments will actually move the needle forward.

+ Ready to commit to taking your idea to the next level.

+Tired of feeling DIYed and ready to turn it over to the professionals.

 
 
 

THE DESIGN PHILOSOPHY

Our style is you.

Aesthetically, we like to consider ourselves a sort of design chameleon. Instead of establishing one particular style or motif, we put collaboration at the forefront of all our partnerships. So that when we set out to create a logo or web page, it’s not to boost our own egos, but to bring your vision to life.

 

 

 Our Core Programming

 

These three beliefs run through all of our work. It’s why we are the way we are and do the things we do.

 
 

1.

CREATIVITY CAN CHANGE THE WORLD.


 

Despite what you learned in school, everyone has a creative side. This is why we incorporate collaboration in every step of our projects. The more tapped-in we are to our inner creative voice, the more likely we are to chase those wild, innovative ideas that will make the world a better place.

 

2.

A SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS IS THE GOAL.


 

In our humble opinion, there is no point in building a wildly successful business if it means sacrificing your health, relationships, and free time. We build resilient businesses that support your dream life so you can avoid burn out and stay in your zone of genius.

 

3.

GOOD DESIGN =
GOOD BUSINESS


 

It’s strange to hear this from a design agency, but the truth hurts. We know that to really transform for your business, design has to be more than pretty. Our unique strategic process ensures that your visuals will actually attract dream clients, converts sales, and streamline processes.

 

Sound like a good fit?

 
atlas.background.black.jpg
 
 

BEHIND THE SCENES

Meet the team

We are a husband and wife duo ( + a handful of talented consultants ) on a mission to make the world a better place through research-driven strategy and design.

 

 
shayheadshotsquare.jpg

SHAY SCHINDLER, CO-FOUNDER

Brand Strategist, Web Design Expert, Sales Consultant

A self-proclaimed “left-brained creative”, Shay specializes in connecting the dots between vision, data and design for her clients. 

She holds a Masters degree in urban design has a professional background in market research, business development, and strategic planning.

Shay is passionate about helping fellow socially-conscious entrepreneurs scale their digital businesses in a way that feels sustainable.

She is always up for chatting about your vision or plotting the day-to-day actions needed to get you there.

YOU CAN PICK HER BRAIN HERE.

 

 
BobbyHeadshotsquare.jpg

BOBBY SCHINDLER, CO-FOUNDER

Digital Design Guru, Copywriter, Office DJ

Bobby got his first design gig in the 3rd grade when a friend bought his drawing for one quarter and a bag of Goldfish crackers. So really he’s been designing for nearly 25 years now.

Bobby is obsessive about staying up on the latest design tech and is always teaching himself something new. However, his experience isn’t just limited to visuals. Bobby has also worked in editorial design, marketing, and public relations for some of St. Louis largest corporations.

He loves getting to use his expertise in communication, both visual and written, with the extraordinary clients Free the Robot works with everyday.

 
 

Let’s create something awesome together !