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The most forward-thinking brands aren’t chasing disruption. They’re building what’s next by rethinking what people actually need from technology. Each of these companies is reshaping our relationship with the digital world through design that prioritizes clarity, utility, and emotional intelligence. ■ 1X: Engineering androids designed to collaborate, not replace. Their pursuit of empathetic AI suggests a future where intelligence and humanity coexist. ■ Modem: A creative engineering studio transforming digital systems into sensory experiences. Their work blurs the line between data and emotion, building tools that feel alive. ■ teenage engineering: Proof that design can be both rigorous and poetic. Their objects inspire a kind of creative nostalgia—machines built with imagination at their core. ■ Nothing: Transparency as a philosophy. In an era of sameness, their aesthetic discipline reminds us that technology can still provoke wonder. ■ Light: A manifesto for intentional living. By removing the noise, they invite us to rediscover the purpose of simplicity. The next wave of innovation won’t be defined by scale or speed. It will be defined by meaning. Defined by brands brave enough to design for consciousness, not only consumption. wearemotto.com

Every brand lives between now and next. Now is where you stand today: the truth of what’s working, what’s not, and what’s changing around you. Next is where you’re headed: the future you want to create and the culture you aim to lead. Bridging that gap takes vision. It takes clarity to see the present, and courage to imagine what’s possible. Here's a simple strategic exercise you can use for your brand. We help brands move from now to next, turning insight into action and ideas into momentum. ■ The future belongs to those building it. wearemotto.com

⦿ October was a flex. From AI brands to athletic clubs, water systems to performance golf — this month was jammed with exciting, diverse projects. Every day, we partner with leaders shaping what’s next in tech, innovation, and beyond. And this month, we got after it: ▶︎ Brand platforms built for scale ▶︎ Leadership alignment across the executive suite ▶︎ Messaging that clarifies and converts ▶︎ Identity systems rooted in rigor, made to move This is how culture-shifting brands get made Which one’s got your attention? wearemotto.com

Welcome Client → CULLIGAN WATER This series spotlights the visionary brands joining the Mottosphere—companies shaping the future with bold ideas and world-changing ambition. Meet Culligan Water, a global leader in sustainable water solutions with a legacy spanning more than 85 years. From homes and offices to hotels and industrial systems, Culligan provides cleaner, safer, and better-tasting water to millions around the world. With operations in over 90 countries and a network of more than 1,000 dealers, Culligan continues to innovate through advanced filtration technology, smart home integration, and a deep commitment to sustainability and water stewardship. Motto® is partnering with Culligan Water on a new product, refining their strategy, messaging, and visual identity to reflect their modern leadership and global impact. This is where legacy meets innovation. Where clarity flows from purpose. And where a new Idea Worth Rallying Around® begins. ■ Welcome to the Motto® family, Culligan Water. wearemotto.com

We’re integrating AI into the way we build. Inside the Motto® team, we’ve been layering tools that stretch what’s possible. Midjourney sets the tone. Chat helps shape the story. And when it comes time to upscale, refine, and sharpen → Krea is a tool we've been exploring a lot. It’s more than a tool. It’s a platform of platforms. A launching point to discover and deploy other models that push the craft further. We use it to prototype motion, prep decks, and dial in brand systems with precision. It’s become part of our creative stack, not to replace the work, but to elevate it. ▸ How’s AI shifting your workflow? wearemotto.com

Our clients say really nice things about us. Omni was built to power the early builders of decentralized finance, enabling teams to accelerate innovation. As on-chain markets matured, the company saw a greater opportunity to expand beyond infrastructure and create a unified trading platform for traders who are all in on the future of crypto and ready to scale advanced trading strategies. Delivering on the vision required a complete repositioning with a new name and brand identity. Here’s what we did: → Brand strategy built to scale. → Idea Worth Rallying Around®: “All In”—a rally cry to open finance. → New name: Nomina, evoking identity, ownership, sovereignty. → Refreshed narrative and verbal identity shifting from dev tools to a frontrunner’s platform. → Modular, expressive, future-ready visual identity and motion system. See the work: https://lnkd.in/eFyR9tTT

Behind every brand and every Idea Worth Rallying Around® is a global crew of thinkers, makers, and dreamers working across time zones. From New York to London to the West Coast, we fly the same flag. Inside Motto® Studios, strategy meets design. Every project becomes its own world built on imagination, precision, and bold collaboration. This is where ideas take shape. Where vision becomes direction. And where brands discover who they’re truly meant to be. From naming and messaging to visual worlds and identity systems, our remote team builds brands with meaning, momentum, and movement. Big ideas are born here. ■ See our work → wearemotto.com

Welcome new client → IVO.AI This series spotlights the visionary brands joining the Mottosphere—companies shaping the future with bold ideas and world-changing ambition. Meet Ivo.ai, a generative AI platform redefining how organizations negotiate and manage contracts. Ivo automatically reviews and redlines agreements for consistency against playbooks and past deals, helping teams approve contracts faster, ensure compliance, and cut time and cost from the contracting process. Headquartered in San Francisco, Ivo is trusted by more than 150 companies—including Canva, Eventbrite, Fonterra, WeightWatchers, and several Fortune 500 firms—to bring speed, accuracy, and intelligence to contract workflows. By removing manual bottlenecks, Ivo empowers legal and business teams to focus on what matters most: strategy, innovation, and growth. Motto® is partnering with Ivo.ai on a full rebrand and website transformation, evolving their identity and digital presence to reflect the sophistication of their technology and vision. ■ Welcome to the Motto® family, Ivo.ai.

We’re proud to share a first look at the new Outten & Golden LLP website. A modern, elevated design that mirrors almost 30 years of justice-driven advocacy. Since 1998, Outten & Golden has stood as a national powerhouse. They've represented employees and executives across cases involving discrimination, wage-and-hour disputes, class-action lawsuits, and workplace rights. Over the past year, we’ve partnered with their leadership on a multi-faceted and comprehensive rebrand. From deep-dive leadership alignment and immersion, messaging, and a new visual identity, to an on-site photoshoot, 3D renderings, merchandise, swag, and a completely rebuilt website that captures their evolution and enduring mission. Stay tuned. The full rebrand launches soon. wearemotto.com

A great brand can turn heads. A great website changes minds. For Studio DADO, we are building a digital experience that is shifting perception. Known for their visionary work in cruise interiors, DADO came to us ready to grow. The new site expands their story beyond category, framing them not just as designers of space, but as architects of emotion, detail, and possibility. It’s perception-shifting work that opens doors to new markets and signals where the brand is headed. In a world of fast scrolls and short attention spans, your site is still the place people go to decide if your brand has depth, vision, and momentum. Full case study https://lnkd.in/dM7XBjv7