Our People

Our Values

Our Studio

Our Way

Commence Culture

Welcome to Commence. Make some time to learn about us and our culture. We look forward to getting to know you, your passions, and all your quirks too. We are better together.  


Our creativity breeds passion. Watch and listen to a few words from Matt

Our journey begins here

We work hard to create emotional connection between people's core values and the brands they engage with.

We create brands that people value.

We enjoy connecting creatives with doers, so they can both deliver their best work to the world.

We create relationships that people value.

Love thy neighbor. Let's elevate each other. After all, we are products of our environments. 

We create communities that people value.

Our purpose is to be of value to people, companies and society.

Our Mission

Our culture - Commence Studio® is a bespoke research and design firm ... We craft purposeful brands, products, and eCommerce experiences that turn conscious values into company value. We collaborate with large & small companies that we can inspire to change the world.

Culture

We share a common thread of inspiring others through making, thinking and doing. We love shaking things up and pushing each other from a place of love.

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Matt McIver

Senior Brand Designer

Binh Cao

Creative Director

Kylie Souza

Technical Director

Alisha Garric

Project Coordinator

Cole Hamel

Video / Motion Designer

Brett Bushell

Frontend Developer

Jose Rios

Design Intern

Michael Montella

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Our people- Commence Studio® is a bespoke research and design firm ... We craft purposeful brands, products, and eCommerce experiences that turn conscious values into company value.

Archetypes in branding reflect the personality and narrative of a brand— helping to inform both marketing, as well as design and strategy.

What is a Brand Archetype?

From top 1,000 to top 100 design firms! Commence ranks amongst the best creative agencies. 

Commence Studio Named a Member of the Clutch Top 100

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Facing Your Fears of Rebranding

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Basic Theme vs Bespoke Shopify Theme Builds

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How Shopify Subscriptions Can Help Improve Your Sales

Learn how the adoption of sustainable packaging and design at your coffee company can improve its growth potential while lessening its environmental impact.