Who we are
Not Just a Team — A Trusted Network Shaping a New Creative Standard.
Not Just a Team — A Trusted Network Shaping a New Creative Standard.
Not Just a Team — A Trusted Network Shaping a New Creative Standard.
Mission
Empowering ambitious brands with marketing, product, and branding, leveraging human-centered design, ux, research, and innovation.
Empowering ambitious brands with marketing, product, and branding, leveraging human-centered design, ux, research, and innovation.
Stranger Creative is a LGBTQ+ and Asian-Owned Business.
PRINCIPLES
What We Stand For — And How We Show Up
Entrepreneurial
We move with purpose. We prioritize momentum over perfection, make smart decisions quickly, and focus on work that drives real impact. We adapt fast, remove friction, and push through obstacles—not recklessly, but decisively—because progress matters.
Experimental
We treat creativity as a discipline. We test assumptions, follow the data, and use research, measurement, and experimentation to guide our decisions. We dig deeper than surface-level insights, refining our work through evidence, iteration, and learning - because design is a science and we have the rigor.
Embrace the strange
Everyone is a little odd, and that’s where originality lives. We value imperfection, personality, and real expression over sameness. Standing out matters more to us than fitting in.
Joy Is Essential
We bring joy and lightness to what we do. We take the work seriously, not ourselves. Humor, play, and perspective help people feel human — and great work grows from that place.
Relationship-first
We work in close partnership with our clients as a truly integrated, collaborative extension of their teams. Relationship comes first—built on trust, respect, and shared ownership. This work is for you, not for our egos, and we measure success by long-term impact beyond short-term wins.
Craft with conviction
We do excellent work—and we’re unapologetic about that. We’re creative leaders who have honed our craft and perspective over decades of experience. We do what’s right, not what’s fastest or flashiest. We hold ourselves accountable for the quality and consistency of our work - nothing leaves our hands unless it’s work we’re proud to stand behind
Radically human
We lead with openness and honesty. We share context, tell the truth, and communicate clearly — even when it’s uncomfortable. Trust is built through transparency, and we don’t just believe it, we live and breathe it.
Leadership
Leadership
Stranger Creative is proud to be LGBTQ+, Asian, & Minority-Owned business.
Stranger Creative is a LGBTQ+ and Asian-Owned Business.
Founder
Steven Wakabayashi
Pronouns: he/him
Stranger Creator's
Staff
Our community of creatives behind the work. Learn more about our culture and openings.
Our core team of creative experts.
Our core team of creative experts.
Design Director
June Hongkiatkhajorn
Pronouns: she/her
Design Lead
Alberto Murillo
Pronouns: he/him
Product Designer
Kenny Cheng
Pronouns: he/him
product designer
Lina Navas
Pronouns: she/her
Director of Program & Operations
Tausha Menaquale
Pronouns: she/her
Project Manager
Alexander Agent
Pronouns: he/they
Copywriter
Alicia Klepper
Pronouns: she/her
Copy & Content Director
Ainsley Waller
Pronouns: he/they
Strategy Director
Damien Grim
Pronouns: he/him
Illustrator
Regina Yazdi
Pronouns: she/her
Office Manager
Cecil
Pronouns: he/she/they
Advisors
Staff
We are advised by great thinkers, creators, and builders who are reimaginging the industry of design and technology.
Our core team of creative experts.
Our core team of creative experts.
Greater good studio
George Aye
Pronouns: he/him
Sephora, AEO, ALO
Annie Lee
Pronouns: she/her
BD Consultant
Zack Drew
Pronouns: he/him
HAWJ Studio
Phim Her
Pronouns: she/her
emergent LIne
Chris Sanchez
Pronouns: he/him
Community Partners
Community Partners
The work we do is never alone - you can find us regularly collaborating with community organizations and creatives transforming our work and industry. We absolutely love their mission, organization, and people behind them - and we hope you’ll be fans of them too.
The work we do is never alone - you can find us regularly collaborating with community organizations and creatives transforming our work and industry. We absolutely love their mission, organization, and people behind them - and we hope you’ll be fans of them too.
Partner Orgs
Partner Orgs
Partner Orgs
Emergent Line
Founders Like Us
Greater Good Studio
HAWJ Studio
- Emergent Line
- Founders Like Us
- Greater Good Studio
- HAWJ Studio
Emergent Line
Founders Like Us
Greater Good Studio
HAWJ Studio
Community Orgs
Community Orgs
Community Orgs
Community Orgs
Asian Creative Foundation
Creative Reaction Labs
Designpreneur Hackathon
Diversify Tech
Joyful Liberation Collective
Learners
Lesbians Who Tech
Out for Undergrad
Out in Tech
Startups for All
Trans Tech Social
Welcome to Chinatown
Where are the Black Designers?
- Asian Creative Foundation
- Creative Reaction Labs
- Designpreneur Hackathon
- Diversify Tech
- Joyful Liberation Collective
- Learners
- Lesbians Who Tech
- Out for Undergrad
- Out in Tech
- Startups for All
- Trans Tech Social
- Welcome to Chinatown
- Where are the Black Designers?
Asian Creative Foundation
Creative Reaction Labs
Designpreneur Hackathon
Diversify Tech
Joyful Liberation Collective
Learners
Lesbians Who Tech
Out for Undergrad
Out in Tech
Startups for All
Trans Tech Social
Welcome to Chinatown
Where are the Black Designers?
Creative Collaborators
Creative Collaborators
Creative Collaborators
Creative Collaborators
Annika Hansteen-Izora
Harrison Wheeler
Johnathan Gibbs
Kevin Brrethune
Maurice Cherry
Nikita Washington
ONCH
Raquel Breternitz
Ube Urban
Val Tika
- Annika Hansteen-Izora
- Harrison Wheeler
- Johnathan Gibbs
- Kevin Brrethune
- Maurice Cherry
- Nikita Washington
- ONCH
- Raquel Breternitz
- Regina Yazdi
- Ube Urban
- Val Tika
Annika Hansteen-Izora
Harrison Wheeler
Johnathan Gibbs
Kevin Brrethune
Maurice Cherry
Nikita Washington
ONCH
Raquel Breternitz
Regina Yazdi
Ube Urban
Val Tika
Let’s build something great
Bring us your challenge and we’ll help you solve it.
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20 Pine St. Studio 2312
New York, NY 10005
Proudly certified LGBT-owned business.
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