We build thoughtful and strategic design solutions that appeal to the best in us as human beings—our authenticity, curiosity, creativity and devotion to solving tough problems.
Savoir faire.
Research
Brand Strategy
Brand Art Direction
Visual Identity, Systems & Guidelines
Marketing & Collateral Systems
Presentation Design
User Interface Design
User Experience Design
Website Design
Video & Motion Design
Application & Platform Design
Email Marketing
Print & Editorial Design
Packaging Design
Social Media
Advertising
Approach.
Our approach begins with a thorough investigation and understanding of our clients’ future vision, objective, timing, scope and resources. From this foundation, we begin.
Empathize & discover.
Work is based on knowledge. In order to tell the most effective story possible, develop and execute both the best strategy and visual solution, identifying and understanding the audience, the problem, origins and context are paramount.
Design, build, repeat.
Iteration is key. Exploring an idea then leaving it alone. Examining, questioning and refining. Looking at it from different angles in different light. Executing and then re-executing until the best and most effective solution is uncovered.
Refine & deliver.
Listening and observing are some of our best and most valuable traits. For digital work, testing and analytics provide strong and compelling data that leads to additional iteration and refinement, and ultimately, the best product possible.
Featured work.
Our portfolio of work spans a broad range of disciplines and services, from brand identity and collateral systems to user interface and user experience design.
Recognition.
Our work has caught the attention of some of the world’s most recognized news outlets, industry publications and design annuals.
Clients & partners.
Abacode
About.com
American Red Cross
Arkitip Magazine
Beckman Coulter
BillTrader
The Broad Foundation
Calavo
Charity Defense Council
Colette
Dayna Decker
Element Skateboards
Elizabeth Seton Children’s
Emirates
Goodwill Industries
GrayV
Hang w/
Humanitru
Hyundai Motor Company
inovia
Kidney March
Kognito
Lodown Magazine
Medtronic
Michael J Fox Foundation
Mojave Air & Space Port
Monster.com
NBC Universal
Nixon
Quiksilver
Samsung
Sappi
Remesh
Rowan
RRG
Rusnak Auto Group
Supercraft
Teleflora
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
VisiTrend
Founder.
Harrington was founded by John Carlos Harrington, a California born art director and designer with a passion for solving visual communication problems.
Seeking
challenge.
We’re searching for clients and partners that are comfortable with being uncomfortable. Those who are willing to push themselves. Who are willing to be critical of us and critical of themselves, too—because challenge results in great work. If you have a challenge and are searching for a creative partner, we would love to chat.
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