COLLINS
New York, New York
About COLLINS
Founded in 2008 by Brian Collins, COLLINS is a branding & identity agency with offices in New York and San Francisco. Its work also spans Strategy and Digital Product & UX. Past clients include Spotify, Robinhood, Bose, Target, San Francisco Symphony and YouTube Gaming. Its work has been recognized at 8x Ad Age Agency of the Year (incl. 2026) and D&AD.
COLLINS is arguably the defining American brand design firm of the last decade. Founded by Brian Collins, the studio built its reputation on the idea that design is a business multiplier, not decoration — and backed it up with eight Agency of the Year honors and identity systems (Spotify, Robinhood, Bose) that other studios openly study.
Their work pairs rigorous strategy with an unusually high visual ceiling. The trade-off is demand: COLLINS operates at the premium end of the market, and their productized 'Programs' model is built for companies ready to make brand a board-level investment.
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At a glance
- Founded2008
- LocationsNew York, San Francisco
- FounderBrian Collins
- Websitewearecollins.com
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is COLLINS located?
- COLLINS is based in New York, San Francisco.
- What does COLLINS specialize in?
- COLLINS focuses on Branding & Identity, Strategy and Digital Product & UX.
- What brands has COLLINS worked with?
- COLLINS's clients have included Spotify, Robinhood, Bose, Target, San Francisco Symphony and YouTube Gaming.
- When was COLLINS founded?
- COLLINS was founded in 2008 by Brian Collins.
- Has COLLINS won any awards?
- COLLINS's work has been recognized at 8x Ad Age Agency of the Year (incl. 2026) and D&AD.
- Is COLLINS hiring?
- COLLINS has no openings flagged in our latest review, but check its site for the current status.
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Profile last reviewed July 2026
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