Carly Ayres

Agency / Profile

HAWRAF is a design and technology studio that engages audiences in new and interesting ways. From sound-reactive identity systems for orchestras to selfie posters for dental startups, HAWRAF creates interactive communications for consumer brands that help them engage and have more meaningful, authentic conversations with their audiences. Founded by Andrew Herzog, Carly Ayres, Nicky Tesla & Pedro Sanches, the studio is full-service and media agnostic, covering brand development, full-stack development, and marketing execution. They do it well, too. In 2017, Andrew was named as one of Print Magazine’s 15 under 30 New Visual Artists. Carly was named one of the 100 Most Creative People in Business by Fast Company. They’ve graced conference stages in London, Stockholm, Montréal, Belfast, and New York City. All four are alumni of Google’s Creative Lab and have collective experience working at and with companies like R/GA, Deutsch, Sagmeister & Walsh, Collaborative Fund, Google, Intercom, Facebook, Hasbro, Wallpaper*, Warby Parker, Urban Outfitters, CreativeMornings, and more.