About us

A creative agency at the intersection of design, culture and purpose.

IF YOU WANT TO TURN HEADS AND CHANGE MINDS, THIS IS WHERE IT ALL STARTS.

At CCS, we design for good, making great things happen for great people. We are designers, artists, writers, musicians and technologists who find joy and freedom in the act of making. For us, creativity isn’t a 9-to-5; it’s 24/7, in and out of the office. And when you do what you love, authentically and unapologetically, it shows. It shows in the process. It shows in the relationships. It shows in the results.

Since 2005, we’ve worked with changemakers large and small to turn big ideas into meaningful and holistic experiences. From nonprofits and museums to start-ups and universities, our team designs for impact. Online and offline we pack a punch, offering a wide range of services and taking inspiration from everywhere and everything. That means our solutions are exactly what each client wants and needs even if they didn’t know it at first.

WHEN YOU LOVE WHAT YOU DO,
YOU GET GREAT RESULTS.

When we find joy in the creative process, it shows. That’s why everything we do comes from a place of passion and play.

WE LIKE TO PLAY, BUT WE’RE LASER-FOCUSED.

We cut through the noise and trends to reveal what’s needed, always keeping in mind that the best outcomes come from experimenting, poking and prodding. That means we love to tinker, making room for mindful discovery as we work toward concrete goals.

WE CHECK ALL THE BOXES, BUT WE THINK OUTSIDE THEM.

We step back to find clarity and see the whole picture for every project. Then, we shake things up, see where they land and follow the wild ideas where they lead. By bringing an interdisciplinary strategy to multidisciplinary projects, we do more and better.

WE’RE INTENTIONALLY SMALL, BUT WE DO BIG THINGS.

Our team is agile and impactful, offering a high-touch, personalized experience to every one of our clients. We believe in transparency and prioritize mental health and wellness because we want those deep, know-you-better-than-you-know-yourself relationships. Those are the types that build brands that do big and important things.

WE KNOW OUR STUFF, BUT WE LOVE YOUR PERSPECTIVE.

We appreciate everyone’s expertise and our partnerships built on trust and empathy. This yields seamless processes, respectful relationships and outcomes that feel true to the client.

Our Team

STRONG BRANDS START WITH STRONG PEOPLE.

When you work with us, you get all of us, because we’re building relationships that last. We prioritize health and wellness through work-life balance and find inspiration beyond the studio.

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Carrie Chatterson

Founder & Creative Director

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Carrie Chatterson

Founder & Creative Director

  • Breathes life into bold ideas to humanize brands and connect people
  • A mastermind designer, balancing a punk-rock heart with a Bauhaus spine
  • Once a small-town kid sketching cartoons in notebooks
  • Now a musician, balancing the octaves between family, work and two bands
Carrie’s 28 years of design and business experience inform her creative leadership at CCS, which she founded in 2005 in New York City. With a belief that design thinking can positively impact all businesses, she helps clients create meaningful connections with their audiences. Carrie leads concept and design development across all touchpoints including print, digital and environments. She holds a BS in Graphic Design from the University of Cincinnati (DAAP) and is a graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program.

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Jen Gianquitti Dech

Senior Art Director

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Jen Gianquitti Dech

Senior Art Director

  • Building consistent brand experiences across media
  • Translating customer insight into bold visual systems
  • Magazine veteran launching brands with speed and clarity
  • Thrives in the pivot, the rebrand and the perfect layout
Jen drives day-to-day art direction and account leadership at CCS. Before joining the studio, she held creative leadership roles at CVS Health and The Wall Street Journal, where she contributed to the WSJ Magazine launch team and led rebrands for Shape Magazine, Art + Auction and major media campaigns. With degrees from Pratt Institute and Keene State College, Jen bridges strategic thinking with polished execution to create brand experiences that resonate across every touchpoint.

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HALEY CWYNAR

Art Director

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HALEY CWYNAR

Art Director

  • Fresh aesthetics grounded in sharp technical craft
  • Typography-focused designer obsessed with visual rhythm
  • Blending illustration, composition and functional design thinking
  • Rhode Island creative finding harmony in every layout system
Haley brings a sharp visual perspective and refined technical skill to every project at CCS. She contributes across all phases of design, from concept development through final production, with a focus on typography, composition and illustration. Prior to joining the studio, she honed her craft at Studio Rainwater in Providence, RI. A Johnson & Wales University graduate and active AIGA Rhode Island member, Haley creates work that balances expressive aesthetics with thoughtful usability.

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Rob Chatterson

Production & Motion Graphics Director

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Rob Chatterson

Production & Motion Graphics Director

  • Injecting motion and momentum into static visuals
  • Creative troubleshooter adapting across every medium
  • Capturing light, texture and movement with a trained eye
  • Former NYC photographer turned studio tech backbone
Rob has been a cornerstone of CCS since 2009, leading production and motion graphics across digital and visual media. His background in photography, video and post-production gives him a multidimensional approach to creative problem-solving. Before joining the studio, he worked as a producer and photographer at Corbis while running his own photography practice in New York. A School of Visual Arts graduate and CompTIA-certified IT professional, Rob ensures every project is as technically sound as it is visually compelling.

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Ka Pang

Digital Experience Director

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Ka Pang

Digital Experience Director

  • Turning ambitious ideas into resilient digital systems
  • Eliminating technical clutter through elegant engineering
  • Minimalist thinker obsessed with seamless user experiences
  • Tech-obsessed kid who grew up building digital worlds for global brands
Ka brings over 25 years of digital design and development experience to CCS. Equally fluent in front-end design and back-end systems, he creates digital experiences that balance beauty with performance. His work for Reuters, UNICEF and PwC has earned recognition in Communication Arts and Print magazines. A graduate of Kutztown University, Ka believes the best technology feels invisible—allowing the brand experience to take center stage.

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Miguel Younger

Digital Strategy Director

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Miguel Younger

Digital Strategy Director

  • Decoding consumer behavior into measurable growth
  • Combining e-commerce expertise with sharp operational insight
  • Optimizing digital ecosystems one conversion point at a time
  • Photography enthusiast chasing clarity in business and life
Miguel leads digital strategy at CCS with expertise spanning usability, e-commerce and conversion rate optimization. Over the course of his 29-year career, he has helped boutique and national brands transform digital platforms into scalable revenue drivers. A Kutztown University graduate, Miguel combines analytical insight with operational strategy to optimize every stage of the customer experience. His data-driven approach helps brands strengthen performance while standing out in competitive markets.

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Francesca Bartolucci

Designer & Illustrator

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Francesca Bartolucci

Designer & Illustrator

  • Fine art instincts fused with digital-first execution
  • Typography enthusiast with an eye for expressive systems
  • Illustration-driven designer building brands with personality
  • Former campus leader turning sketches into strategic assets
Francesca brings a hand-crafted visual approach to branding and interactive design. A graduate of Moravian University with a BFA in Graphic and Interactive Design, she combines traditional illustration skills with modern digital execution. During college, she served as president of the Kappa Pi International Art Honor Society and earned recognition for winning a national branding competition directed by Crayola. Francesca creates thoughtful visual systems that help brands communicate with clarity, originality and impact.

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Dave Meister

Content Strategist & Writer

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Dave Meister

Content Strategist & Writer

  • Reverse-engineering strategy through story and scenario
  • Lean, sharp writing built to land with impact
  • Former altar boy hiding heavy-metal mixtapes under the bed
  • Kitchen wizard blasting Rush on vinyl between drafts
David brings a screenwriter’s storytelling precision to content strategy at CCS. A graduate of UCLA’s Professional Program in TV Writing, he has earned more than 30 awards, including a Grand Prize at StoryPros. His background spans poetry, game design, illustration and children’s publishing, giving him a multidimensional approach to narrative development. Whether crafting brand messaging or high-level content strategy, David focuses on creating authentic stories that connect with audiences and drive measurable engagement.

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Kim Bianco

Senior Production Designer

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Kim Bianco

Senior Production Designer

  • Keeper of the grid and guardian of clean execution
  • Solving production challenges before they become problems
  • Veteran eye catching details others overlook
  • DAAP grad fueled by the logic of flawless layouts
Kim brings more than 29 years of print and digital production expertise to CCS. She manages complex deliverables with meticulous accuracy, ensuring every project meets the highest technical and visual standards. Her background includes production work for Goldman Sachs and S&P Dow Jones Indices, where precision and consistency were non-negotiable. BS in Graphic Design from the University of Cincinnati (DAAP), Kim combines organization, craftsmanship and technical excellence to keep projects moving smoothly from concept to final output.