Awen&co

Creativity That Connects

PO Box 191, Grafton, Massachusetts 01519, United States

https://www.awenand.co

Awen&co Overview

Number of Employees: Under 49

Minimal Budget: $1,000 - $10,000

Average Hourly Rate: $125/hr

Year Founded: 2015

awen&co is a brand-focused graphic design collective based in Worcester, Massachusetts, dedicated to awakening the creative potential of businesses through inspired, hand-crafted design. Founded in 2015 by Stephanie Audette Connor, the studio has grown into a trusted creative partner for over 260 businesses across New England and beyond.

The collective brings together a team of graphic designers, brand designers, web designers, and illustrators united by a shared commitment to human-centered, strategic design. Rather than relying on templates or AI-generated shortcuts, awen&co takes a deeply personal, intuition-led approach mining the core truths of every brand to unlock designs that are both visually compelling and transformationally impactful.
The name itself reflects the studio's philosophy. "Awen" is a Welsh word meaning "inspiration" or "the flow of creative energy," symbolizing the creative spark that drives every project. The "&co" speaks to collaboration a cornerstone of how the team works and a signal that clients are genuine partners in the design process.

awen&co's impact extends well beyond aesthetics. The businesses they've served have gone on to place products on Nordstrom shelves nationwide, compete at SXSW, and earn local and national recognition. The studio offers brand identity design, web design, illustration, and ongoing design retainer services for clients who need consistent, trusted creative support.

Led by founder and lead brand architect Stephanie Audette Connor, awen&co remains committed to polished, professional, and strategic design helping small businesses build stronger brands, greater confidence, and a path toward lasting impact and growth.