• Baker+Brown Co
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• Stories

Stories

As Harold Goddard quite eloquently positions the power of story, "The destiny of the world is determined less by the battles that are lost and won than by the stories it loves and believes in."

• 18-Oct-2013
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• Neil Brown
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• Entrepreneurs

Our endeavor received some press.

The November issue of HOW Magazine hit newsstands yesterday, and I'm quite excited to announce that Jen was featured in one of the key articles! It highlights Baker+Brown Co – our ongoing experiment – to illustrate how designers can take their side projects to the next level.

• 20-Sep-2013
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• Jen Baker Brown
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• Entrepreneurs

Raven + Lily Autumn 2013 Collection

This past year I had the honor of working with ethically focused fashion brand Raven + Lily to develop surface designs for their Autumn 2013 collection. Raven + Lily is a socially responsible brand dedicated to empowering women through design partnerships and sustainable economic opportunities. They are working to alleviate poverty among women.

• 17-Aug-2013
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• Neil Brown
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• Travel

A Decade Together Retreating to Sanibel Island

Sanibel Island holds a special place in our memories, and our hearts. A decade ago, in a simple ceremony at sunset with sand between our toes, we were married. And it has been one adventure after another. Our dreams continue to blossom as we continue to grow together, and Baker+Brown Co – this ongoing experiment of ours – has its roots in Sanibel. We found inspiration for our first collection from long walks along the beach at sunset, hunting for sea shells, and finding solace dreaming of the future as waves gently lapped at the white sandy beaches beneath our umbrella. Sanibel is a magical place for us, and one that escapes words.

• 14-May-2013
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• Neil Brown
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• Adventure

While we enjoy the destination, we do love the journey!

Back in April, Jen and I did a bit of exploring. Meandering through Rhode Island and Massachusetts, we tried our best to get as lost as we could – of course, our trusty iPhones were close at hand when required! We prefer to keep our adventures completely open ended. We don’t know where we staying at night until we arrive – wherever that might just be!

• 20-Apr-2013
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• Neil Brown
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• Portrait

Creating an environment to restore and foster relationships within our communities.

In New York City, everyone has something to share. But in a city that's this jam packed, it's hard to find a place to do so. We developed the Salt Space to be a transformable venue designed to provide a neutral platform for dialogue and community engagement. In our city, many have become accustomed to a lifestyle of anonymity. We pass thousands of neighbors everyday, rub shoulders with them on the subway, stand silently next to them in an elevator, and yet we often allow ourselves to live our lives disconnected from meaningful relationships.

• 08-Feb-2013
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• Neil Brown
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• Portrait

Building culture and community through film.

In the heart of an eclectic arts district, on the outskirts of a town that exists as the nation's banking capital, the NoDa Film Festival's goal was to raise cultural awareness through film. Film that most would never see otherwise. A grassroots effort by a few individuals – dedicated and passionate – the film festival grew to a recurring audience upwards of 3,500 attendees, more than tripling in size by the fourth film festival.