Flexible Creative for Ambitious Brands of All Sizes.

Today's reality: tighter budgets and faster timelines. Note 54 was built for this - an optimized solution for brands who need a full-service creative team without the traditional agency/studio overhead.

Founder, Sarah Gielchinsky created Note 54 in 2018 after having spent years working in-house on the brand and agency side, seeing first-hand how great design can transform organizations.

The vision was simple: build a design studio that could move at the speed of business while maintaining the highest creative standards. Rather than following the traditional agency model, Note 54 was built to be lean and adaptable, bringing together the right talent for each unique challenge.

This approach allows us to deliver sophisticated design solutions for ambitious brands, whether they're just starting out or reimagining what's possible.

Values

Great design cuts through noise. We believe in stripping away complexity to find what truly matters. Every color, word, and interaction serves a purpose. This isn't about minimalism - it's about making the complex feel effortless.
Details matter. From the subtle animation of a button to the rhythm of a brand story, we obsess over the small things that add up to remarkable experiences. This attention to craft elevates good design to unforgettable design.
No two challenges are the same. We build custom teams for each project, bringing together specialists who can tackle specific problems. This flexible approach means you get exactly the expertise you need, when you need it.
We are a team of creatives and engineers who believe that great brands deserve exceptional design, regardless of industry or scale. By staying agile and collaborating with a curated network of specialists, we deliver elevated design solutions that evolve with your business.

Select Clients

Anacapa Advisors
Bridgeton Research
Carver Edison
Casa Mariano
Condé Nast
Cytium
Facebook (Meta)
Google
Havas
Il Totano

Martellozzo
McCann Health
MediaLink
Minnow
NewBeauty
New Tradition Media
News America
Novartis
Pennington
Partners & Co.

PivotalPath
Seen
Snap Inc.
Spot & Tango
Target Beauty
The Farmer’s Dog
Tommy Hilfiger
Walgreens
Vinya

The Team

Note 54 operates with an intentionally efficient and adaptable structure. We scale our studio by assembling custom groups of experts for each project's specific needs. Our extended network includes strategists, designers, developers, photographers, writers and specialists who work under direct contracts, allowing us to build teams based on project requirements.

This model means clients get exactly the expertise they need, when they need it, while maintaining consistent vision and oversight. It's how we stay nimble, control quality, and deliver elevated work without the overhead of a traditional studio.