"Gikan is a local term for source or origin." Where Branding Integrates Purpose
The days of brand storytelling solely focused on profit-driven messages are over. There is a reason why people long for inspiring and empowering stories. They want messages and images which resonate – not just those which relate to who they support and what they buy. Our team comes from the powerful intersection of a
rt, digital marketing, and social good. Together we have more than ten years of experience helping individuals and organizations design and develop a brand voice that speaks to the heart. Gikan is a local term for source or origin. With our diverse team of graphic designers, illustrators, creative writers, design thinkers, artivists, and community organizers, we collaborate with you in turning intent to impact. Our Virtues
Our virtues guide our purpose. And our purpose propels our direction. We believe that our virtues strengthen our why. Curiosity, generous listening, collaborative spirit, radical creativity, and sincerity are guide attributes that enable us to stay centered in the journey. Our Mission
Cultivating a heart-forward world
We live in a highly-informed and globally competitive world, but also a fractured and fragmented one. As the longing for meaning and resonance become stronger, cultivating heart-forward spaces has never been so essential.
