Our Mission is Simple

Cohere’s superpower is the ability to unite multiple stakeholders around shared goals and the vision to do design-forward projects.

We bring together people in real estate, food and beverage, and hospitality that add value to the fabric of independent brands and spaces. Our creative agency was born out of the desire to transform the neighborhoods we care deeply about, with design as our principal offering. Our mission is simple – to utilize our branding ability and help cities reach their full potential.

Each creative project requires a unique approach to storytelling, and Cohere adapts to the project at hand by providing brand strategy, brand identity, naming, digital and web design, content creation, and digital advertising services to ensure each project is a success for both our clients and the communities we serve.

Our Services

Helping good people scale good behavior.

Brand Strategy
  • Market Research
  • Target Audience Surveys
  • Focus Groups
  • Positioning
  • Messaging
  • SWOT Analysis
Branding + Brand Development
  • Brand Naming
  • Brand Identity Design
  • Brand Concept Design
  • Brand Guidelines
  • Copywriting
Digital Design
  • Website Strategy
  • Website Information Architecture
  • Website Wireframes
  • Website Design
  • Website Development (WordPress, Craft, Squarespace)
  • Landing Page Development
  • Digital Content Curation
Environmental
  • Vendor Procurement
  • Environmental Signage
  • Wayfinding Signage and Graphics
  • Construction Signage
Production
  • Vendor Procurement
  • Print Production Coordination
  • Collateral Design and Production
  • Packaging Design
  • Merchandise and Product Design
Interior Design
  • Interior Design Research
  • Interior Design Direction
  • 3D Visualization and Rendering
  • Lighting Design
  • Acoustic Planning
  • Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E)
  • Fit-out Coordination
Marketing & Advertising
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Advertising Strategy and Budgeting
  • Digital Marketing and Advertising
  • Social Media Management
  • Community and Event Management
  • Press Relations (PR)
  • Brand Campaigns
  • Virtual Events

Our Team

We are storytellers on a mission.

Antoinette Marie Johnson
Founder
Chris Richards
Partner, Dir. of Business Development
Erik Oberholtzer
Advisor
Victoria Costa
Lead Designer
Alex Cahanap
Producer
Caroline Hearn
Account Manager
Katherine Chao
Designer
Shandi Chester
Strategic Project Coordinator
Maurice Grimes
Designer
Brian Taylor
Digital Advertising
Careers

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