A creative collective
Pono is a team of artists providing design, creative direction, animation, video, development, writing, brand strategy, and SEO services. Our collective model supports our client's creative needs, with the ability to evolve as those needs change.
Pono was founded in Chicago and operates as a 100% remote creative agency with a talent pool and client roster not limited to one location.
Pono was founded by long-time colleagues Lauren Okura and Paul Maeda. Their previous professional experience ranged from working at creative agencies to in-house at tech companies. They've supported brand, marketing, and sales enablement assets for businesses ranging from startups to multi-billion dollar global corporations.
This perspective and experience taught them some of the most effective and positive ways to work:
Throughout their careers, Lauren and Paul met and worked with many talented people who have gone on to work for some of the most prestigious design agencies and multi-billion dollar companies. Through Pono, we conceptualize, collaborate, and create together. It’s in these interactions between experienced, creative leaders that great work is born.
