About And Partners. Branding company in New York, United States
We blend curiosity and creativity to uncover unique and authentic stories that elevate brands help solve business problems and provide a meaningful launching pad for deeper conversations with diverse audiences.
Design creates value. It transforms brands and builds businesses. Our communication design approach is rooted in deeply understanding audiences—their motivations behavior perceptions frustrations and unmet needs. This yields creative solutions that are as meaningful as they are beautiful.
Our unconventional yet proven approach to digital media extends well beyond websites to encompass products tools and experiences. We build custom digital platforms that allow consumers to access decision-making information — all on the device of their choice.
David combines creative thinking with pragmatic business acumen to help clients understand and capitalize on trends in the marketplace. Under his leadership And Partners has become an internationally recognized branding consultancy that blends traditional design discipline with innovative technology and interactive design.
David works with brands across various industries including real estate hospitality healthcare apparel and retail publishing media education and advertising. His work has been recognized with prestigious communications awards such as a Gold Pencil at the One Show and a Yellow Pencil from the British Design and Art Direction Awards as well as numerous awards from PRINT HOW Communication Arts Type Directors Club and Graphis. Current and past clients include Aman Resorts American Express Publishing BMW Citigroup Corcoran Sunshine Douglas Elliman Durst Organization Hearst Neenah Paper OKO Group Madison Realty Capital Pacific Eagle Property Markets Group The Related Companies SKANSKA Standard amp; Poors Tishman Speyer VF Corporation and Vornado Realty Trust.
A frequent speaker at communications and design industry events and seminars David has spoken at the AIGA National Conference HOW Design Conference Portfolio Center Atlanta and the Thinking Creatively Conference at Kean University. He serves on the Advisory Board of Portfolio Center in Atlanta and has previously taught courses on branding at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. David is a sought-after judge at prestigious design competitions including the Addy Awards Communication Arts Graphis Print and HOW.
David is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis with degrees in Communication Design and Business.
Jarrett brings a diverse perspective on marketing strategy sales management and public relations for real estate through his work with a variety of highly respected New York City developers and sales/marketing agents.
Working closely with Harry Macklowes sales and marketing teams Jarrett implemented integrated marketing and PR strategies for new construction and conversion properties (most notably 432 Park Avenue). Prior to Macklowe Properties Jarrett was a Managing Director for Coldwell Banker Commercial REalta Group where he increased brand awareness and market share across several offices in Manhattan.
At Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group he collaborated with developers architects designers creative agencies and public relations firms on multiple condominium developments and conversions ranging in value from $20 million to $500 million. Jarrett provides distinct expertise to developers property owners and brokers in both residential and commercial real estate.
He received his B.A. from Wesleyan University and an M.B.A. at Fordhams Graduate School of Business Administration.
Linnea is a strategic client services professional with experience in integrated brand design and marketing. Her core expertise is in the luxury hospitality sector. At And Partners she leads the firms West Coast office and hospitality practice overseeing all new business client management and project execution efforts.
Linnea has worked across the spectrum of advertising and design—from leading global digital agencies to boutique branding firms. She is a problem solver who thrives wearing multiple hats. ’Whats ahead?’ is always top of mind for her— both within the industry and for her clients.
Before joining And Partners she managed full-scale branding initiatives for accounts including Mandarin Oriental BCG NIZUC Resort amp; Spa and the rebrand of Coach Inc to Tapestry while at Carbone Smolan Agency. Previously Linnea worked for Wynn Resorts and MGM Resorts managing strategic brand design and on-property implementation of their placemaking developments in Las Vegas and Macau. Her prior roles at 360i in NYC and Mission Media in Baltimore honed her expertise in digital media and development.
Linnea received her B.A. in History and East Asian Studies from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore MD.