
Hello—
Boutique on purpose and based in New York City, my firm aims towards a different way of working in this ever-evolving world of marketing and advertising. One that's nimble but strategic, fast-to-market but focused, and one with less layers between the clients and creatives. Using tech not to remove the human element but to strip away the barriers to great work. Allowing for more iteration, more learning, and more compelling conversations.
We meet people right where they are, with concept-driven creative that resonates, cuts through, and moves the needle — helping you drive your brand conversations in culture across nearly every screen, surface, device, and dimension imaginable.
If you're in need of a creative team who's scrappy but scalable, and you have a business problem to solve, get in touch and let's build something great together.

- Ryan Lockwood, Founder and Chief Creative Officer
Select brands we've collaborated with
Aetna / Amante 1530 / Back Market / CAT Footwear / Chevrolet / DoorDash / Goldman Sachs / Haworth / Herman Miller / HopCat / Johnson Controls / LIV Golf / Krazy Glue / Mazda / Mercedes-Benz / Merrell / Netflix / Playbill / Prudential / SIONYX / SpartanNash / Stravion / TransUnion / Toyota / USA Climbing / United Wind / Wheels Up
To see any of our work in greater detail, contact us and let's start a conversation.
What we offer
Creative
3D Design & CGI
Adaptive Visual Systems
Art Direction & Visual Creation
Brand Identity
Concept-Driven Campaigns
Content Direction
Creative Direction
Experiential Activations
Editorial & Copywriting
Interactive & Immersive Experiences
Live Brand Experiences
Motion Design
Product & Packaging Design
UI/UX & Digital Product Design
Video Content & Production
Strategy
AI Workflow Integration
Brand Positioning
Brand Strategy
Brand Voice
Competitive Analysis
Creative Strategy
Entertainment Marketing
Go-to-Market Strategy
Influencer & Creator Partnerships
Licensing & IP Partnerships
Organic Content Strategy
Product Placement
Prompt Engineering & Model Training
Strategic Brand Collaborations
SEO/SEM
Media
Audio/Podcast Advertising
Attribution & Analytics
Budget Optimization
Connected TV & Streaming
Cross-Channel Content Strategy
Data-Driven Creative Optimization
Email Marketing/CRM
Media Performance Analysis
Omnichannel Brand Experiences
Paid Search
Paid Social Media
Performance Marketing
Programmatic Display
Out-of-Home (OOH/DOOH)
Retail Media
Awards & Recognition
Awards aren't everything but they let us know we're headed in the right direction.
3x
Best of Show Winner
3x
Judge's Choice Winner
23x
AAF Addy Award Winner
15x
FCS Award Winner
Made with <3 in NYC
Curiosity for what's now and what's next.â„¢
© Lockwood Design + Direction Ltd — Forever and Ever