We are a newly-formed brand development and design studio based in LA—bringing bold ideas into form by fusing strategy, storytelling, and design into brands that can’t afford to be ignored.


At Thirdform, we believe the best brands don’t just say something—they become something. Something you feel. Something you remember. Something new, born from the tension between what is and what could be.


Our process is rooted in transformation. We listen deeply, distill what matters, and bring it to life through identity systems, brand platforms, and immersive creative that scales. Whether you’re starting from zero or evolving a legacy, we help shape the Thirdform—the version of your brand that’s sharper, louder, and impossible to ignore.



Thirdform builds brands from the ground up for founders launching new ventures and steps in as creative partners for projects and campaigns with established brands. When a project calls for capabilities beyond our core team, we curate the right collaborators from our extended network, bringing in the best senior teams to serve the idea.



OUR PROCESS_



1/ABSORB


We listen.
Before we make anything, we listen—hard. To your team, your users, your gut feelings, and your wildest ideas. We gather the truths, tensions, and dreams that shape your brand’s world. Through collaboration we tune into what’s said—and what’s not.

This phase builds trust, sharpens our empathy, and sets the stage for everything to come.

This is where the good stuff hides. 


2/SYNTHESIZE  

We transform.
Now we translate everything we’ve heard into meaning. From research, insights, and instincts, we clarify what your brand must stand for. It’s where intuition meets analysis—where we sketch the outlines of a future identity, voice, or experience that feels both unforgettable and inevitable.

This is where we shape strategy, define opportunity, and imagine the world your brand lives in.


3/EMERGE  

We make.
This is where the thinking becomes tangible. We bring your brand to life through systems, stories, and experiences that feel alive in the world. Every element from logomark, language, layout, motion—stems from the foundation we laid together.

Whether it’s a complete identity, a launch campaign, or a digital product, we aim for resonance and cultural presence.

WHAT WE DO_


We move fast and build early. Every round is a step toward launch—whether it’s a campaign, content, a brand system, or an interactive experience. We stay hands-on so creative doesn’t stall. Progress is process.


Creative Direction Brand Identity Brand Strategy & Positioning AI Workflows Verbal Identity Campaign Development Art Direction Motion Design Film & Photo Production Package Design Digital Design Environmental & Experiential Design


CORE TEAM_


Scott Hiers
Creative Director / Co-founder


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Award winning LA-based multidisciplinary Creative Director and designer with a hands-on focus on successful campaign + brand development, creative strategy, and world-building for emerging and established brands alike—emphasizing design, creative/art direction, brand systems, and motion.

With 20 years in the industry, I’m proud to be on a path filled with brilliant minds and intimate collaborations. I’ve been fortunate to work with incredibly talented individuals who’ve challenged and inspired me along this wild ride.

I’ve built and lead numerous teams across campaigns, projects, and experiences—serving as GCD/CD/creative lead at Thinkingbox, CHIAT/DAY LA, North Kingdom, HAUS, Left Field Labs, and Domani Studios,
as well as collaborating independently with studios and agencies like Code and Theory, Invisible North, Known, and Tool of North America.




Gabriela Merrihue
Managing Director / Co-founder


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Client-Obsessed. Culture-Inspired. Crafting Sensorial Stories That Spark Connection, Joy & Meaning

Two decades in advertising and integrated creative production, working at some of the best agencies and content studios, including 72andSunny, Crispin Porter + Bogusky, Deutsch, Fred&Farid and MOFILM, with some of the most iconic brands, like SONOS, Spotify, Stoli Elit Vodka, Rémy Martin Louis XIII, Microsoft, Mejuri, Sea Shepherd, PlayStation, RIOT, and more.




PAST CLIENTS_



WE LOVE BRANDS WITH BITE-NO MATTER THE SIZE.