Where ideas become icons.
Studio
We are a creative studio dedicated to creating and transforming brands into icons.
We craft captivating brand worlds built on a foundation of research and strategy, bringing powerful identities to life through activations that connect, resonate, and drive growth.
Services
We keep our range of services simple and focused, allowing us to build with deliberation and intention.
Led by visionary creative,
Nate Brown.
Team
Nate Brown is the founder and creative director of Handstand, with a creative career spanning fifteen years.
His clients include Barneys New York, Dior, Sephora, Gucci, Alexander Wang, Calvin Klein, Kanye West, Beyoncé, Drake, Jay-Z, Travis Scott, T Magazine, LVMH, Nike, Kith, and AriZona, among others.
In addition to his work with these brands, Nate co-founded and launched Mezcal Rosaluna, an award-winning and rapidly growing spirits brand.
He has also been a featured speaker at the University of Southern California, MIT, Shopify's Future of Commerce conference, and Slack's conferences.
First principles
The core of our work relies on questioning, investigating, and observing, rather than reacting to or being guided by beliefs and ideologies.
- Question everything.
- Start small and build.
- Good things take time.
- Strong beliefs, loosely held.
- Embrace and enjoy change.
- Treat people as good as you are.
- Seek opposing perspectives.
- Prioritize experience.
- Don’t give up on your dreams.
- Join the dance.