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In a city that never sleeps, your brand shouldn’t either. At RIOT, we’re not just a branding agency in New York—we’re your partner in crafting identities that disrupt, resonate, and stay unforgettable. From bold visual storytelling to sharp strategies that cut through the noise, we create brands that are impossible to ignore. We don’t do cookie-cutter. Every brand we build is a call to action—a RIOT against the ordinary. Whether you’re a start-up looking to shake things up or an established player ready for a rebrand, we take your vision and push it beyond what you thought was possible.

What We Do:

  • Brand Strategy – Where the heart of your brand meets the science of impact.
  • Visual Identity Design – Logos, colors, and graphics that are bold enough to own the room.
  • Brand Storytelling – Words that don’t just tell a story—they ignite a movement.
  • Rebranding – Evolutionary or revolutionary, we’ll take your brand to the next level.
  • Boutique Branding – For those who want something unique, luxurious, and bespoke.

Why RIOT?

We’re not your average branding agency in NYC. Our team of rule-breakers, storytellers, and design virtuosos live to create work that makes people stop, think, and feel. With years of experience building brands for industries spanning tech, fashion, and lifestyle, we know how to craft identities that thrive in the world’s most competitive markets.

Ready to Own Your Space?

This is your moment. Let’s craft a brand that stands out, speaks up, and wins hearts. Contact RIOT, New York’s go-to branding agency, and let’s create something bold together.
A RIOT Original: The Future Is Unwritten

2016 has been a year of heavy emotion for everyone. We’ve had to cope with the loss of some of the world’s brightest talents whilst also enduring what has been some of humanity’s most painful and personal struggles ever witnessed.  Many are ready to put 2016 behind them already, left wondering what the future may hold for the world and humanity in general in 2017. Shot on a freezing cold day on the streets of New York City,  “The Future Is Unwritten” is a short film that was carefully crafted by Chris “MUG5” Maguire and Zach Jopling for pioneering NYC creative agency RIOT.  Jopling and Maguire pose one question to their subjects asking them about their individual hopes for the world in 2017. While the answers are as diverse as the people themselves, ranging from understanding, unity, and peace, to love and finding common ground, one word repeatedly surfaces and serves as a common thread, connecting each and every individual: hope. “The Future Is Unwritten” is a carefully and lovingly cultivated short film that is beautifully rendered in black and white to capture intimacy and urgency through the eyes of the subjects, with a perception of how even the smallest […]

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