We specialize in
Problem Definition
Research Design
Market Research
Art & Creative Direction
Strategic Brand Design

We are a multidisciplinary, strategy-led creative studio.

Founded in 2009 by Elisabeth Thurston and Miya Hirabayashi, You + Me solves complex problems with a unique combination of analytical rigor and creative thinking. Our multidisciplinary principals use specialized skill sets from the policy, academic, and creative agency worlds to navigate even seemingly intractable issues. 

Our work has helped global brands, growing companies, and nonprofits identify and solve the core problems keeping them from meeting their goals. With teams comprised of leading experts in their fields and custom-tailored to meet our clients’ needs, we turn complexity into clarity and transform ideas into impactful solutions.

Whether tackling a research, messaging, or design problem, we believe human connection is at the root of the solution. Let’s identify your problem together and then solve it.