CAC

California Aesthetics Commission

People

Cole Thorpe, Principal

Design leader with background in user experience, product, and photography. Was a founding designer at a Y-Combinator startup at age 20, and advises companies in Silicon Valley on design and branding.

Nicholas Schmidt, Partner

Creative director and strategist, our connection to fashion, luxury, and branding. He's worked with companies like Helmut Lang, Sporty & Rich, and Four Seasons.

Evan Weselmann, Partner

Art director and illustrator, our connection to the fine art world and physical products. Has worked with Meta, Samsung, VICE, PBR and more on artwork, creative assets, and murals.

Cecilia O'Mara, Partner

Copywriter, creative director, and artist, has advised large companies like Pepsi Co. and Dove on brand tone and positioning..

Services

Branding sprints

Website launches

Product design

Design systems

Strategy & positoning

Copywriting

About

CAC was founded to bring taste and restraint to a modern design landscape, helping modern companies avoid the trap of mediocrity and one-dimensionality.

In a world where 9 out of 10 new projects fail, we believe that the 9 of them failed to be original, striking, and speak to their consumer effectively.


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