Together we are better. We are a team of designers and strategists, problem-solvers and innovators, who stay curious to keep us creative. We believe in Intentional Design, Creative Curiosity, Focused Processes, Collaborative Teamwork and Effective Flexibility.
Our passion is to develop your brand, your collateral, your story.
Our Team
creative director / co-founder
Reading:
My Lost CubaLearning:
Hot to discipline boysEnjoying:
The first hints of fall in Nashville
creative director / co-founder
Reading:
Just Open the Door by Jen SchmidtLearning:
How to be two places at onceEnjoying:
The brief fall weather in Kalamazoo
designer
Reading:
How Not to DieLearning:
Color Theory and Painting at Watkins College of ArtEnjoying:
The beet muffin from our neighbor BOX
designer
Reading:
A Little History of the WorldLearning:
The history of PhilosophyEnjoying:
Traveling to new places
designer
Reading:
Robin by Dave ItzkoffLearning:
Useless facts like how Wyoming only has 2 escalatorsEnjoying:
This soon-to-be fall weather!
designer
designer
content strategist
Reading:
America’s First DaughterLearning:
About showing upEnjoying:
I so enjoyed STORY conference!
business manager
Reading:
Just finished listening to "A Horse and His Boy" - CS LewisLearning:
All about Hockey - go Preds!Enjoying:
Planning Halloween costumes/decorations
content specialist
Reading:
Dante’s Divine ComedyLearning:
How to use SlackEnjoying:
Our Team
Our Story
Laura Deleot and Tori Thomas had been collaborating for 6 years when they determined they were better together and decided to form a partnership. Establishing Circa Design in 2015, they built their business on a shared set of principles that remain unchanged: intentional design, focused processes, collaborative teamwork, creative curiosity, and a flexible work environment. In their first two years, they went from just the two of them to a fully developed company with office space in two cities, six full-time employees, and a roster of 70 clients. They have also built their unique Circa Fellowship program, launched several initiatives for Circa Creative, and participated in countless community projects. They have experienced their own growing pains, to be sure, but they know what it takes to make good ideas grow. They are doing it themselves with Circa.
Our Story
Laura Deleot and Tori Thomas had been collaborating for 6 years when they determined they were better together and decided to form a partnership. Establishing Circa Design in 2015, they built their business on a shared set of principles that remain unchanged: intentional design, focused processes, collaborative teamwork, creative curiosity, and a flexible work environment. In their first two years, they went from just the two of them to a fully developed company with office space in two cities, six full-time employees, and a roster of 70 clients. They have also built their unique Circa Fellowship program, launched several initiatives for Circa Creative, and participated in countless community projects. They have experienced their own growing pains, to be sure, but they know what it takes to make good ideas grow. They are doing it themselves with Circa.
Fellowship
The Circa Fellowship program was developed to bridge the gap between design education and its professional application. Helping creatives launch productive careers, we provide temporary placement for young designers during the fall and spring terms. Our fellowship program provides full integration into a creative team with opportunities for hands-on experience and intentional learning within a collaborative environment.
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Fellowship
The Circa Fellowship program was developed to bridge the gap between design education and its professional application. Helping creatives launch productive careers, we provide temporary placement for young designers during the fall and spring terms. Our fellowship program provides full integration into a creative team with opportunities for hands-on experience and intentional learning within a collaborative environment.
LEARN MORE