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New Industry Emphasis Kicks Off with Farmer’s Market Federation of NY Partnership GENEVA, NY – 29 Design Studio, a branding and marketing agency founded in the Finger Lakes 13 years ago, is launching a new agency-wide focus on food and agriculture. With a nod to the company’s deep roots in the industry, the new focus […]

GENEVA, NY – 29 Design Studio is pleased to welcome Pilar McKay as the firm’s Senior Marketing Strategist. She will be responsible for building digital strategies, developing communication campaigns, and managing marketing research and analytics.  McKay started her career in advertising working on research and account planning departments. She developed strategies for behavior change campaigns […]

ROCHESTER, NY – Metro Cowork founder Craig Webster has welcomed 29 Design Studio owner Maureen Ballatori as a partner in the popular Greater Rochester coworking venture.  In light of current events related to COVID-19, Metro is focusing on building a strong sense of community for its members rather than just facilitating a shared workspace. Webster […]

Geneva, NY | January 1, 2020 – The beloved downtown Geneva coworking space and business incubator, Port 100 will remain open thanks to support from Ontario County Economic Development Corporation (OCEDC) and the perseverance of 29 Design Studio Founder and Port 100 member Maureen Ballatori. After the Geneva City Council decided not to continue financial […]

GENEVA, NY – Geneva-based meal delivery startup, RealEats, took home the $1 million Grow-NY grand prize for innovation in food and agriculture. The annual global competition is open to businesses that plan to execute bold plans to grow jobs, connect with local industry partners, and contribute to a thriving Upstate economy in the Finger Lakes, […]

Upstate NY — The 29 Design Studio team is pleased to welcome Colleen Crill to the agency in a new Director of Client Relationships and Operations role. Colleen’s 11-year experience in the financial industry will allow the Upstate New York branding and marketing agency to continue to grow while maintaining the same high standard for […]

Upstate NY — Branding agency 29 Design Studio continues to expand its team with the addition of James Lewis Van-Vorst as Art Director. James brings more than ten years of experience in design to the growing agency, as well as a Bachelors of Technology, Electronic Marketing and Publishing from the State University of New York […]

29 Design Studio Welcomes Courtney Carroway as Art Director Upstate NY — Branding agency 29 Design Studio continues to expand their team with the introduction of Courtney Carroway as Art Director. Courtney brings over eight years of experience in design to the table, as well as an education from the Rochester Institute of Technology, where […]

Rochester, NY — Small but mighty agencies are recognized with Davey Awards, and local favorite 29 Design Studio has taken home one gold and three silver this year. “We’re thrilled to be recognized for a second year in a row,” said 29 Design Studio’s founder, Maureen Ballatori. “We pride ourselves on being nimble and innovative. […]

Upstate New York — Maureen Ballatori, founder of 29 Design Studio, has been voted in as a national board member for the PMD Foundation. 29 Design Studio is proud to recognize Ballatori for her dedication to philanthropy and giving back to the community. With a triple bottom line mentality – People, Profit, and Planet – she […]

Rochester, NY — What does it take to be recognized as one of the best among the brightest worldwide? It takes a small agency doing big things with great clients. 29 Design Studio is honored to announce that rebranding work for Imagine Monroe has received a silver award in the Corporate Identity category of the […]

Geneva, NY — 29 Design Studio announced today that it has been selected to be a part of the New York State of Design exhibition on September 29th at the Troy Innovation Garage in Troy, NY.    29 Design Studio will have two submissions displayed: 9 to 5 Project Career Consulting Branding and Imagine Monroe Rebranding. 29 Design Studio […]