KUDOS is an award-winning purpose-driven design agency converging at the intersection of technology, business and art.
We help leading brands, institutions, artists, museums, universities, and nonprofits navigate pivotal moments to leap into the future with impact, inclusivity and meaningful context.
THE COLLABORATORY
Our involvement helps companies evaluate, adapt, and grow by finding new ways to engage their audience—on screen, in print, in motion, on stage, and as site-specific experiences.
Since our founding 16 years ago, our iterative and collaborative process continues to produce end-to-end creative solutions that push boundaries and create a sense of buzz in the changing marketplace.
Align 1. Align
1. Align
Step 1
Align
Facilitate workshops and interviews with key stakeholders, posing critical questions to extract invaluable insights.
Integrate our blend of strategic foresight and practical expertise with comprehensive market analysis, drawing up a concise roadmap to define, design, build, and accomplish the project objectives.
Visualize 2. Visualize
2. Visualize
Step 2
Visualize
Present a variety of strategic design concepts which include key graphics, motion, and language—empowering key stakeholders to imagine different futures and simplify decision-making.
Utilize our iterative design methodology and technical proficiency to narrow down a specific direction that inch us closer to the project goals.
Build 3. Build
3. Build
Step 3
Build
Develop a functional prototype of the ultimate product, bringing our conceptual design to life, whether it’s physical, digital, in motion, or in concert with one another.
Identify and address potential production challenges proactively, working closely with the project team to seamlessly integrate rich visual content, messaging, and optimal usability.
Validate 4. Validate
4. Validate
Step 4
Validate
Conduct dialogues with early testers to gather real-world insights of the built product, identifying potential bottlenecks and areas for refinement before the official public launch.
Foster a sense of inclusion, confidence, and excitement among key stakeholders and the project team.
Debut 5. Debut
5. Debut
Step 5
Debut
Build anticipation by previewing and launching the final product strategically across multiple channels for maximum visibility and impact.
Initiate marketing initiatives that promote user engagement, establishing a robust groundwork for customer loyalty. Employ monitoring tools to track user behaviors, gather feedback, and promptly address emerging issues.
Area of Expertise
Our interdisciplinary design process typically includes a combination of these areas of expertise.
Team Leadership
Our partners are practicing designers and creative directors who also serve as the primary contact for every client.
John Kudos
Robert de Saint Phalle
Kiki Katahira
Calvin Hadiardja
Andy Kurniawan
Melissa Hoego
Andini Pratiwi
Samuel Sachs Morgan
Recognitions
Agency of the Year — PRINT Awards
2024
PRINT Awards
2024, 2022, 2017, 2016, 2008
ARCH:ID Best Booth Design Award
2024
GD USA, Health + Wellness Design Awards
2024, 2023, 2021
GD USA, American Package Design Awards
2024, 2023, 2022, 2020
GD USA, American Graphic Design Awards
2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015
Society of Publication Designers
2023, 2005
GD USA, American Digital Design Awards
2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015
365: AIGA Year in Design Awards
2022
HOW Annual Logo Design Awards
2018
HOW International Design Awards
2017
Tribeca Film Festival, Storyscapes
2016
Preservation League of NY State, Excellence in Historic Preservation Award
2012
Tokyo Type Directors Club
2010
Art Directors Club, Young Guns 6
2009
Type Directors Club
2008
Art Directors Club, ADC Cube
2004
Adobe Design Achievement Award
2003
Select Clients
Our clients are long-term partners who continue to refer us to like-minded brands and institutions.
Museum
Corning Museum of Glass
Guggenheim
High Museum
Japan Society
MoMA
TheMet
Miyako Yoshinaga Art Prospects
Smithsonian National Museum of
American Indians
Pen & Brush
Poster House
Princeton University Art Museum
Publishing
BRAIN ブレーン Magazine
Casa/Brutus Magazine
China Film Insider
Designers & Books
Gingko Press
JingDaily
Kinokuniya
Metropolis Magazine
New York Times
Shinkenchiku-sha
Creative Agencies
And Partners
Conduit
Eric Baker Design
Miko McGinty Inc
MTWTF
Pentagram
Principle
Type Directors Club
Architecture
1100 Architect
Amy Lau Design
DFA
Marras Lighting
Modern Green Home
Modernspace Architecture
Raymond Jungles
Selldorf Architects
Sharon Davis Design
Shelton Mindel
Starr Whitehouse Architects
Strategy+Design Shop
Studio Jungles
Yun Architecture
Academic
Columbia University
School of Nursing
Cornell AAP
CornellTech
EG Conference
MIT Media Lab
Rutgers University
SVA MFA SocDoc
Wesleyan University
Non-Profit (Cultural)
Ansche Chesed Synagogue
Asia Week NY
Bandung Philharmonic
The Clemente
From The Top
Harlem RBI
Japan Foundation
JustVision
Mark DeGarmo Dance
Vilcek Foundation