Collins

Collins has emerged as one of the most celebrated branding agencies of the past decade, earning Ad Age's Design Agency of the Year recognition an impressive six times between 2019-2025. Founded in 2008 by Brian Collins and Leland Maschmeyer, the firm has redefined what a branding agency can achieve.

Operating from offices in New York and San Francisco, Collins describes itself as a transformation consultancy rather than a traditional design firm. This distinction is meaningful—their work goes beyond visual identity to encompass business strategy, organizational change, and comprehensive brand transformation.

The agency's client roster includes household names like Dropbox, Target, Google, and Spotify, demonstrating their ability to work at scale with major technology and consumer brands. Their approach integrates the promise of storytelling with the performance of design, creating brands that drive business results.

Collins maintains a unique company culture that values collective creativity over hierarchy. Their team of approximately 200-270 professionals represents diverse backgrounds and perspectives, contributing to work that consistently pushes creative boundaries. For companies seeking genuine transformation rather than superficial rebranding, Collins offers strategic depth combined with exceptional creative execution.