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OFFICELAB

448 W 37TH ST Suite 7A

NEW YORK , NY 100184019

http://www.officelab.com

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OFFICE of LANGUAGE & BEAUTY

Who We Are:
OFFICELAB is a boutique branding agency led by
co-founders, Lesley Maia Horowitz and Dominic
Sinesio based in Hell’s Kitchen, New York City.

What We Do:
Every day we craft vision and voice for brands
large and small — better tools to tell better stories.
We conceive and execute creative solutions for
print, web, mobile, and retail.

Our Role:
Our role is to help you shape your brand’s presence
in the marketplace whether that means building on
solid brand equity or re-discovering your brand’s
essence. In every case, we help you envision, define,
and reach the next step you’re ready to take.

On Storytelling:
Be the story you tell. That’s what we aspire to.
It’s also what we offer our clients — ways to define
and express a brand’s values, ways to communicate
a brand’s clarity of purpose. Simply, creative
ways to tell your customer a better story — one
they not only hear and see, but feel and believe.

On Making It Work:
We work very hard to deliver world-class creative
that fits a brand’s personality, positioning, and
budget. Branding works best when it’s sustained
over time, so we’ll always find a way to make
the most of your investment of time, energy,
and resources.

We Love It, So We Live It:
That’s the ‘Why?’ of our story. When we aren’t
focussed on clients’ stories, we’re focussed on
our own. Our endeavors as independent artists
inform our way of moving through projects.
In our experience, finding that kernel of truth in a
lyric or finely tuning a striking visual is a thought
process very similar to solving a design or
strategy challenge.

It’s about finding that very special intersection of
creativity and clarity and it’s what keeps us excited
about every project that comes through our studio.

DOMINIC SINESIO

Co-Founder/Creative Director / Member since 2006

Originally from Oklahoma, Dominic grew up in Jersey City, NJ, eventually attending Parsons School of Design in New York City to study Product Design and Communications. While at Parsons he began freelancing for independent product and furniture designers, ad agencies, merchandising display companies and architecture firms.

Soon after meeting Lesley Maia Horowitz, a creative partnership was formed and a studio began to take shape, servicing brands like Swatch, SoHo Grand, Guinness World Records and Simon Says: a critical guide. As OFFICELAB’s clientele grew more diverse, so did Dominic’s range of creative abilities including songwriting and performing. Interestingly (and unexpectedly), a lot of that creative energy has translated into campaign copywriting and language strategy, helping brands like Godiva Chocolatier, Revlon, Pepperidge Farm and others craft their global brand voice. Today Dominic is primarily responsible for crafting brand strategy for OFFICELAB clients.

Recent Contributions

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    Which Comes First, the Brand or the Advertising?

    Jan 20, 2011 - As a small business in the process of creating a brand, or rebranding your existing materials, you are juggling logo designs, brand impact surveys and demographic studies – plus trying to manage your everyday business. It can be challenging to keep all the steps straight. Should you launch your new web site immediately? Or wait until the matching business cards are done? Should you roll out your new materials as they are ready? Or in one fell swoop to create impact? And what about your

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    Why Branding?

    Nov 1, 2010 - It's not surprising that marketing and branding can fall to the wayside while building a business. Historically, brand building and marketing have been expensive ventures that only large corporations or fully-funded start-ups could afford. So why should you choose to invest your limited resources in branding? Believe in Branding If you want your small business to be noticed – whether your goal is to become a fully-funded start up or to remain independent but profitable, building your brand

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    Advertising on a Budget? What to do if traditional ad buys are beyond your means

    Nov 1, 2010 - How do you know when a company should or should not use typical advertising like magazine ads? If traditional advertising isn't feasible, either financially or because of the type of industry you're in, what other options do small businesses have? All advertising should communicate to the consumer, "You need this. Here's why." Traditional advertising systems are effective in reaching audiences mostly by casting a very wide net. However, as audiences become more fragmented, it may pay

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