About Us
“IDEO has joined forces with Language in Common on several exciting and engaging projects. From consumer goods to media and entertainment to the financial sector, LiC manages to consistently deliver creative and provocative design solutions. But beyond being great at their craft, Language in Common is a company of great collaborators. IDEO returns to work with them time and again because, like IDEO, Language in Common is comfortable in navigating new territory and generating strategic answers for entirely new product offerings. Their teams are able to adapt to the unique needs of our designers and our clients. Language in Common's engagement in the design process, coupled with their sense of fun, make the company a great fit for IDEO's working style.”
- Chris Nyffeler
Design Lead, IDEO
“The guys at Language in Common think differently. Design is integrated into the way they think, not just from an aesthetic side, but how things function, so that usability and strategy come first. They don’t just come in and make things pretty–that’s a given– they come in and work out how an idea can change people’s lives.”
- Jon Mueller
Brand & Marketing Director, Change This
“From strategy to content to execution, the team at Language in Common has proven to bring insightful thinking, elevated design and true value to our work.”
- Preston Lewis
Co-Founder & Director, Bonfire Communications
“We got great creative work from Language in Common, and in the process, learned a ton about best practices in communication design.”
- Robert Suarez
Practice Lead, Consumer Experience Design, IDEO
“The guys at Language in Common were an integral part of our business development team. They are able to work collaboratively; respecting our objectives while challenging us in creative and provocative ways. Their creative process works across industries and mediums, and they’re really able to provide a fresh perspective. And most importantly, they’re really nice, good people and a pleasure to work with.”
- Deborah Blum
Director of Operations
Beretta, Starbelly, Delarosa restaurants
“Language in Common helped us to communicate our brand more effectively to the people that mattered. They have an uncanny ability to comprehend your business and the people involved - not just your customers, but also your organization and the people that work there. I’ve worked with them on everything from high-level brand strategy to web content and their work is stellar. But more importantly, they listen, identify and solve your problems. It’s that simple.”
- Janin Kompor
Executive Director, Strategic Planning & Marketing
The Online 401(k)
“Language in Common is a force. And not your predictable kind. I’ve hired them a number of times to help with projects that involve a need to communicate uniquely and to get customers to really hear what my brand has to say. Language in Common is the place to call when you need an extension of yourself that’s better than yourself. Another plus: These guys don’t simply say what they think will please their client. They’re true tough-love partners who will devote themselves to bettering your brand, your product, and your business.”
- Matthew Cross
VP Marketing, Pomodoro Restaurants
“Language in Common were extremely instrumental in helping us develop a communication strategy to bring new users into our system. They know when to open the discussion up creatively and when to roll up their sleeves and focus. We were also very impressed with their ability to understand the nuances of our customer base and our business model. I would highly recommend Language in Common.”
- John Vars
Founder/Chief Product Officer
Dogster




