Outright

Award Winning Creative Agency | Branding. Design. Advertising. Experiences. | Based in DC
1 Thomas Circle NW, Suite 700, Washington DC, Washington DC 20005, United States
https://weareoutright.com

Outright Overview

Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Average Hourly Rate
$190/hr
Year Founded
2015
Design. Branding. Advertising. Digital Experiences.

Woman- and minority-owned. Based in Washington, DC. Serving clients globally. 

Core Capabilities:
  1. Strategy: Brand strategy, Campaign concepting, Media planning & buying, Marketing strategy, Audience research
  2. Design: Branding, Video production, Motion & animation, Advertising campaigns, Events & experiential, Presentation design, Sub-brands, Logos
  3. Digital Experiences: UX/UI design, Content strategy, Website design & development, Campaign landing pages & microsites

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Branding Expertise
Branding Expertise
  • B2B Branding
  • Brand Design
  • Brand Messaging
  • Brand Positioning
  • Brand Strategy
  • Naming
Digital Marketing Expertise
Digital Marketing Expertise
  • B2C
  • Content Creation
  • Digital Advertising
  • Growth Marketing
  • Integrated Marketing
  • Marketing Analytics
  • Marketing Strategy
  • SEM
Graphic Design Expertise
Graphic Design Expertise
  • Illustration
  • Logo Animation
  • Visual Communication
Media Buying Expertise
Media Buying Expertise
  • Media Planning
  • Out of Home
  • Print
  • Radio
  • TV
PPC Expertise
PPC Expertise
  • Bing
  • Google Ads
  • YouTube
UI/UX Expertise
UI/UX Expertise
  • Dashboard Design
  • Interactive Design
  • UX Strategy
  • User Research
Video Production Expertise
Video Production Expertise
  • Animation Production
  • Commercial
  • Explainer
  • Motion Graphics
  • Social Media Videos
  • Storyboarding
  • Video Editing
  • Visual Effects
Web Design Expertise
Web Design Expertise
  • Landing Page Design
  • Mobile First
  • Responsive
  • Website Redesign

Industries

  • Nonprofit
  • Media & Communications
  • Hospitality
  • Entertainment
  • Arts
  • Sports
  • Consumer Goods
  • Food and Beverage
  • Travel

Client Types

  • Startups
  • Small Businesses
  • Medium Businesses

Outright Portfolio

Outright - Brand & Website for Ocean Conservancy
Branding
Brand & Website for Ocean Conservancy
$250K - $500K
12 Months
2025
Outright - YouTube X Coachella
Motion Graphics
YouTube X Coachella
$20K - $100K
2 Months
2024
Outright - Experiential Design for Schmidt Science Fellows
Design Services
Experiential Design for Schmidt Science Fellows
$20K - $100K
2 Months
2024
Outright - #BeautyFest Branding for YouTube Shopping
Branding
#BeautyFest Branding for YouTube Shopping
$20K - $100K
3 Months
2023
Outright - Rebrand for Rails to Trails Conservancy
Branding
Rebrand for Rails to Trails Conservancy
$100K - $250K
18 Months
2023
Outright - Brand Identity for YouTube AdBlitz
Branding
Brand Identity for YouTube AdBlitz
$20K - $100K
3 Months
2025
Outright - Marketing Agency of Record for Fayetteville, Arkansas
Digital Advertising
Marketing Agency of Record for Fayetteville, Arkansas
$100K - $250K
12 Months
2024
Outright - Rebranding the #metoo Movement
Branding
Rebranding the #metoo Movement
$100K - $250K
12 Months
2021
Outright - En Route by Marriott International
Branding
En Route by Marriott International
$20K - $100K
6 Months
2023
Outright - Brand & Website for The Opportunity Agenda
Branding
Brand & Website for The Opportunity Agenda
$100K - $250K
12 Months
2022
Outright - National Institute for Reproductive Health
Web Design
National Institute for Reproductive Health
$100K - $250K
8 Months
2022
Outright - Pennsylvania Immunization Coalition Campaign
Digital Advertising
Pennsylvania Immunization Coalition Campaign
$250K - $500K
12 Months
2024
Outright - Brand & Data Visualization: Systems Change Lab
Web Design
Brand & Data Visualization: Systems Change Lab
$100K - $250K
24 Months
2024
Outright - Brand Refresh + Website for Cooking Matters
Branding
Brand Refresh + Website for Cooking Matters
$100K - $250K
8 Months
2021
Outright - Website Redesign for WPADC
Web Design
Website Redesign for WPADC
$100K - $250K
14 Months
2024

Outright Reviews


Reviews from DesignRush are available on this profile.
The Outright team is an absolute joy to work with! They took us from a kernel of a brand identity to a fully realized brand, merging two organizations, cultures, and constituencies into one under significant time constraints. Since we began working with Outright in August of 2024, we have developed and launched our core brand and related assets as well as three event brands, three sub brands, and a variety of practical digital and print assets. Not only is Outright's creative consistently excellent, but they are also a practical partner able to work with agility as an extension of your team. Our experience was so positive in initial brand development work that we've continued to work together for over 18 months and have signed them as a partner for separate digital campaign projects where they again delivered results that accomplished our internal team goals and exceeded the expectations of our external stakeholders. I would recommend Outright to anyone looking for a true creative thought partner. "
Project Name: Brand development and launch assets
Project Type:
Branding
Company size:
Under 49
Industry:
Hospital & Healthcare
I am so glad we worked with Outright for our website redesign and launch. The Outright team is a pleasure to work with -- thorough, responsive, and patient with the learning curves on our end, and a true thought partner, offering helpful guidance every step, from website functions to aesthetics. The team provided excellent support for our launch. As a nonprofit handling highly sensitive work, we had complete trust in them. We love the finished product, and our audiences do, too! "
Project Name: Website Redesign and Launch
Project Type:
Web Design
Company size:
Under 49
Industry:
Nonprofit Organization Management

Outright Team Bios

VP of Strategy & Partner
Jared Schwartz
VP of Strategy & Partner
Jared brings nearly 20 years of experience helping nationally recognized brands increase their digital footprint and design standout and award-winning marketing campaigns. As a strategist, and team leader, Jared brings a unique blend of technical, creative, and business skill to solving challenges.
Founder
Darin Ruchirek
Founder
With over 18 years of experience developing creative for a range of industries, Darin brings valuable insight, fresh thinking and a unique perspective. She leads and manages the creative team to create compelling brand experiences that connect with audiences and meet business goals.
Director of Marketing
Anne Davis
Director of Marketing
Anne has a decade of experience in marketing and advertising. She brings creativity and strategic thinking to develop effective campaigns across traditional and digital channels to deliver impactful, measurable results for clients.
Creative Director
Kate Gazzillo
Creative Director
Kate is a visual designer and creator with 15 years experience delivering brand growth through visual identities, storytelling campaigns and data-driven results in creative. Notable achievements include her TV campaign Never Stop Growing being ranked Most Inspiring Ad of Q4 2018 by Ace Metrix.
Managing Director
Tracy Mathews
Managing Director
Tracy leads Outrights growth strategy and champions the intersection of bold creative and strategic storytelling across the company to drive deeper impact for clients. 20 years of experience in creative direction, integrated brand campaigns, advertising, and content strategy.
Director of Interaction Design
Grace Boyle
Director of Interaction Design
Passion for storytelling through interaction and motion. She has a wide range of skills across UI/UX design and branding. Grace has led creative strategy and development for clients including Marriott International, Ocean Conservancy, YouTube, and Experience Fayetteville.

Outright Clients

Google / YouTube
Ocean Conservancy
Marriott International
National Hockey League
me too. Movement
Environmental Defense Fund
Rails to Trails Conservancy
World Resources Institute
Adidas/Ivy Park
Share Our Strength
The Commonwealth Fund
AARP Foundation
University of Virginia
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
RepresentUs

Outright Awards

Webby Honoree: Best Data Viz
Silver Anthem Award Winner
Fast Company Innovation By Design Honoree
DesignRush Best Website Design
Information is Beautiful: Shortlist