About Us

REMEMBERING OUR FOUNDER

ANDRE POPE

March 27, 1980 - August 20, 2019

Andre Shamon Pope founded Design Cypher as a passion project rooted in the belief that great design tells a great story. It began as a collective of independent creatives collaborating to help brands stand out. Andre was a devoted husband, loving father, dedicated teacher, and loyal friend. He lived with relentless passion, giving his all to everything he did. Over time, Design Cypher grew into something greater—a fully realized creative agency blending art, design, and storytelling to bring businesses to life. Andre poured his blood, sweat, and tears into his family, his work, and his friendships. We strive to honor his legacy of hard work, creativity, and mentorship in everything we do today.

REMEMBERING OUR FOUNDER

ANDRE POPE

March 27, 1980 - August 20, 2019

Andre Shamon Pope founded Design Cypher as a passion project rooted in the belief that great design tells a great story. It began as a collective of independent creatives collaborating to help brands stand out. Andre was a devoted husband, loving father, dedicated teacher, and loyal friend. He lived with relentless passion, giving his all to everything he did. Over time, Design Cypher grew into something greater—a fully realized creative agency blending art, design, and storytelling to bring businesses to life. Andre poured his blood, sweat, and tears into his family, his work, and his friendships. We strive to honor his legacy of hard work, creativity, and mentorship in everything we do today.

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WHO WE ARE

Influenced by the pulse of music, the raw power of nature, and the adrenaline that fuels bold pursuits, our team creates designs with deliberate grit—work built to endure like a well-placed tattoo. We don't chase fleeting trends or viral noise; we craft memorable, lasting pieces that earn loyalty, build real connection, and leave a mark that stands the test of time for the clients who choose to partner with us.

Danny Brown, creative director and CEO of Design Cypher
creative director & ceo

DANNY BROWN

Danny leads strategy, branding, and client partnerships with a relentless focus on work that endures and delivers measurable growth. Since taking full ownership in 2023, he has steered Design Cypher toward larger national clients while preserving the grounded, relationship-first approach the studio was built on.

Brenden Goodcuff, designer and co-founder of Design Cypher
designer & co-founder

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Brenden owns visual systems, execution, and design refinement, bringing precision honed through experience. He completes the core team and drives the sharp, detail-oriented output that turns concepts into lasting assets.

Jon Stell, photo and video at Design Cypher
photo + video

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Jon specializes in visual storytelling and approaches his work with a business-minded perspective—focused on clarity, strategy, and results that hold up over time. Skeptical of trends that fade and messaging that overreaches, he connects dots others miss and solves problems through thoughtful, well-executed imagery and film. His work is built to support real growth, not just impressions.

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March
27
1980

design cypher

August
20
2019

WHAT WE DO

Branding

logo design
graphics
Collateral

Web design

Custom Design
E-commerce
Maintenance

photo/video

promotional
product
editing

advertising

seo & sem
social media
Analytics/reporting

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Let’s Build
Something
Great