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Services, Mindset, & Methodology

that drive innovation.

Inside

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“It is difficult to say what is impossible, for the dream of yesterday is the hope of today and the reality of Tomorrow.”


-Robert H. Goddard

We begin with empathy

for the existing paradigms...

And then shatter them to unleash imaginative new experiences.

And then shatter them to unleash imaginative new experiences.

The digital product design discipline is mature— in many beautiful ways. There is no shortage of best-practices for apps and more.

But today's technology is creating new opportunities that demand a new approach. The future will look quite different from 'apps'.

Our Secret Weapon:

Our Secret Weapon:

The Ideal Convergence

The Ideal Convergence

of processes & disciplines to forge new pathways.

of processes & disciplines to forge new pathways.

Advanced Design

Advanced Design

3D & 2D UX/UI Design interwoven with blockbuster VFX processes.

Vision +
Strategy

Vision +
Strategy

Big dreams & practical solutions crystalized for execution.

Cinematic Prototyping

Cinematic Prototyping

Concepts that live, breathe, and generate invaluable feedback.

Conceptual
Ideation

Conceptual
Ideation

Ideas. Lots of ideas. All of them good ideas.

Production Supervision

Production Supervision

Leadership across engineering, design, and product throughout implementation and tuning.

Development
Roadmapping

Development
Roadmapping

Ongoing guided tour through the complexity of technology development.

A core principle:

A core principle:

Balancing the Pragmatic

with the Cinematic.

Balancing the Pragmatic

with the Cinematic.

There is harmony between design and engineering that can only be forged when the two mutually aspire and push each other to change the world together.

Experience meets Convergence.

Experience meets Convergence.

Founded by leaders obsessed with

the future of creative service.

Founded by leaders obsessed with the future of creative service.

John LePore

Co-Founder

John LePore is a visionary leader known for creating iconic visceral digital experiences with the world’s most lauded brands, innovators, and filmmakers.

Previously a principle at Perception, John conceptualized innovative technologies seen in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (Black Panther, Avengers, Spider-man, Wanda Vision) among other film projects for Pixar, Netflix, The Mill, and Psyop.

In real-world technology, John’s ideas and leadership can be seen embedded across numerous digital products and patents for clients like Google, Ford, Microsoft, Samsung, General Motors, Stellantis and Nike.

John enjoys speaking to crowds large and small whether it is inspiring the next great product idea, speculating on the future car racing, or laying out a vision for the role of technology in creating positive futures for humanity.

In addition, John has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Car & Driver, Fast Company, and Engadget; won a 2021 Emmy, and the 2018 Formula 1 Innovation Prize; and appears on multiple patents with major technology brands.

Jared Yeater

Co-Founder

Jared Yeater is an experienced business leader and market strategist whose career has been at the forefront of the increasing convergence of marketing, film, product & service design.

Over the last 15 years, Jared ran legendary creative studios, including TheMill and Psyop, as well as consulting with powerful brands and innovation leaders. Jared’s career has seen him deliver award-winning work and launch strategic initiatives for Google, Nike, TikTok, Walmart, Toyota, and many more.

Whether expanding teams & capabilities, or ushering ambitious initiatives through complex organizations, Jared values an empathetic understanding of collaborative dynamics.

Obsessed with the balance of left-and-right brain, Jared wields a degree in creative writing with an MBA in marketing. This balance brings precision & clarity to the fog of innovation, while fostering environments that allow the most unconventional creatives to flourish.

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