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Rooted in (& rooting for) simplicity

Simply put: working with us is easy, and we have the streamlined team and lack of confusing overhead to prove it.
Maribeth Rayfield
Co-Founder, Design
Dan Rose
Partner, Design
Nate Rooke
Co-Founder, Development
Steve Sabatini
WordPress Developer

Trustworthiness and collaboration are buzzwords that get thrown around a bit, but for us they’re hallmarks. Time and again, the things we make provide peace of mind — and we have processes that are totally sensible and teamwork-friendly.

We’re a principled bunch

We’ve chosen to hang our hat — or pennants, rather — on a set of studio principles we can be proud of. In addition to the many good intents we have, these standards guide what our work looks like, who we partner with, and what it’s like to be on Team Adjacent. They’re what makes us, us.

01
Progress over Perfection
Paper sketches are the most indispensable part of our process
02
Cultivate Balance
We make space for backgrounds, voices, and perspectives other than our own
03
Rhyme. Reason. Repeat.
We seek well-informed decisions and don’t confuse speed for efficiency
04
Propel Community
We use our influence to lead our Upstate NY and industry circles
05
Adore Simplicity
A great deal of overthinking often nets a wonderfully clever result
06
Pursue Curiosity
A self-propelled desire to explore often benefits everyone
07
Deliver Quality
We’re thoroughly thorough
08
Embrace Uncertainty
Being grounded in a few known entities helps us stay nimble towards the unknown ones

Ten Years of Studio Vibes, all in one tidy microsite.

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