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Our mission and values are the compass and the fire in our work. The solar panels to our tasty cooking.

We are a design agency motivated by the opportunity to serve the pursuits of our clients while practicing love of design and of neighbor. We are energized by the promise that communities can meet the needs of others and the desire to partner with organizations seeking to improve everyone’s quality of life. We want to connect others to this work and motivate them to join in.

Our etched-in-the-desk creed:

Creativity

Solve problems and inspire


Responsibility

Commit to our clients
and each other


Humility

Listen and learn
for creative flourishing


Honesty

Relationships built
of trust and transparency


Quality

Measure by results
and creative craft


Faith

Follow Christ by serving
and loving all

At the very beginning of working with openbox9 you will experience our creeds in the way we ask questions about your mission and how we look for ways to ease your work. We will then focus on your audience with empathy and learn about their needs and passions. Every action connecting to ensure you feel heard and a process is planned that you will enjoy.

Inclusivity and diversity

Openbox9 takes seriously the importance of creating a work environment that values the beauty of different cultures to make a welcoming environment for our current team and future team members. Diversity of ideas and solutions come from a diversity of team-members — an inclusive working environment allows both openbox9 and our clients a place and process that lets people flourish and feel invited to share their experiences and stories.

openbox9 is motivated by the opportunity to serve the actions of our clients, while practicing our love of design that is smart and beautiful. We are energized by the promise that people can meet the needs of others and desire to partner with organizations that seek justice, compassion, and preservation.