Design Hot Takes

Unfiltered thoughts on what’s working and what’s not in packaging, branding, and visual strategy.

Short, sharp takes from the studio perspective sometimes from our own work, sometimes from the world around us. No fluff. Just what creative teams, marketers, and decision-makers need to hear.

STEPHANIE HARRINGTON 4/20/26 STEPHANIE HARRINGTON 4/20/26

Design Refinery Is Now a Certified Small Business in Massachusetts

Design Refinery is now certified as a small business in Massachusetts and is pursuing official LGBTQ-owned and women-owned business certifications as we continue expanding our creative services and supplier diversity credentials.

STEPHANIE HARRINGTON 8/21/25 STEPHANIE HARRINGTON 8/21/25

Design Refinery Certified as an LGBTQ+ Owned Graphic Design Agency by Clutch in 2025

Design Refinery has been officially certified by Clutch as an LGBTQ+ Owned Graphic Design Agency in 2025. While we’ve always been LGBTQ+ and women owned, this certification validates our identity, our leadership, and the creativity that defines our studio. For clients, it’s more than recognition—it’s proof that partnering with Design Refinery means working with a team that is both creatively inspiring and strategically smart.