Our Team
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Adrian Franks
CEO/Founder -
Adrian Franks, aka A.d.FRNK, is a creative professional with 27 years' experience in design and digital innovation. He has worked with brands like Toyota, Coca-Cola, and AT&T, and was a pioneer in wearable tech, developing one of the first Apple Watch apps. His film work includes projects with Spike Lee, and he has won a Gold Addy as well as a spot on Advertising Age’s 40-under-40 list. A career highlight is his feature in The Smithsonian’s American Enterprise exhibition for his cultural impact. Based in NYC with his wife, Nicole, and son, Garvey, Adrian continues to explore creativity through painting, drone flying, music, sports, and immersive art. -
Gabrielle Fulton Ponder
Executive Producer -
Gabrielle Fulton Ponder is a visionary leader with a history of creative development and production experience in theatre, television, and film. She earned her stripes working in numerous capacities for entertainment outlets such as NBC/Universal, Warner Bros., Spike Lee’s 40 Acres & A Mule Filmworks, Cartoon Network, CBS News Productions, BET Networks, and Nickelodeon. Gabrielle earned her BA in History-Sociology at Columbia University and her MFA in Writing for the Screen+Stage at Northwestern University. -
Kamau Z. Akabueze 👾
Creativity Sensei
Father, photographer, curator, and strategist, Kamau brings nearly three decades of Award-Winning leadership, mentorship, and organizational guidance experience in harnessing and directing the power of creative thought. -
Quinton Cameron
Tech/Design Lead -
Quinton is a Lead Product Designer with a background in Graphic Design and Art Direction, bringing over twenty years of experience to the table. Throughout his career, he has consistently developed strategic, cost-effective, and deadline-oriented marketing solutions across digital, traditional, and social mediums. Quinton possesses a natural talent for mentoring and inspiring creative teams, effectively guiding them through the execution of multi-million dollar advertising campaigns. His innovative ideas have successfully pitched major accounts for his former employers, establishing him as a formidable force in the industry.
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Clark Walecki
Design Lead -
Clark Walecki is a multidisciplinary designer and creative thinker based in New York. Raised in LA, Scandinavia, and Southern California, he brings a global perspective to his work. Rooted in design-first thinking, Clark approaches creativity as a holistic tool for problem-solving and driving positive change. His expertise spans product design, graphic design, branding, and furniture design, all aimed at fostering a more equitable and sustainable world. Always seeking new ways to push boundaries and share his vision, Clark is dedicated to using design as a force for progress, black joy, and making our lives easier. ption goes here
