Red Orange Studio Celebrates 20 Years of Creating Impact
She didn’t know it then, but in 2005 when Susie Fife turned her wedding colors (red and orange) into a freelance graphic design brand, she was about to embark on a journey that has touched the lives of countless team members, businesses and nonprofit organizations in her community. Twenty years later, Susie is leading a team of creative professionals and a collection of agency partners into a new decade of making impact.
We are filled with gratitude and awe as we celebrate 20 years of using our creative talent to serve others and make a difference in our community. Thank you to the team members and partners who have been a gift to Red Orange over the years – your contribution is a treasured part of our legacy. And thank you to the clients who have trusted us to build their brands, manage their digital presence and achieve their marketing goals. From healthcare systems to nonprofit organizations…fintech companies to breweries…local government agencies and higher education institutions…we love learning about your brand and problem solving alongside you. We appreciate the opportunity to serve you and be a part of your journey – and we’re grateful for the ability to do good work together.
Red Orange Studio Meaningful Moments
2005 – Red Orange Design, LLC was launched as a freelance graphic design business and wedding invitation shop
2010 – Susie hired our first employee, Jolinda Smithson
2010 – Moved into a studio on Cary Street
2015 – Sold the wedding division to one of our team members, Laura Miller
2016 – Moved to Shockoe Bottom studio
2016 – Rebranded to Red Orange Studio to reflect the increased capabilities of the team
2016 – Launched a small business branding division called SLICE for startups
2018 – Brought in Theresa Ceniccola as business partner, adding marketing strategy, copywriting and account management services
2018 – Launched the PIP Project
2020 – Named One of Richmond’s Fastest Growing Companies and one of Virginia’s 50 Fastes Growing Businesses
2023 – Launched HBCU Internship Program
2024 – Became Certified B Corporation
2025 – Celebrating 20 Years of Impact
The Future of Red Orange Studio
What’s next for the ROS team and clients? We are on a mission to amplify our impact through meaningful partnerships and innovative technology.
Later this year, we will introduce a new resource that will help us amplify creativity, enhance productivity and add value to our client relationships.
Together with our PIP Partners, we’re on track to give back $1M in pro-bono services to nonprofits by 2030.
Above all else, Red Orange Studio is here to make a difference. We’ve been here for 20 years, serving and creating…and we’re filled with gratitude and joy for the opportunity to enter into the next year of impact. Thank you for being a part of our journey – yesterday, today and tomorrow.
We believe creativity is a force for good – and the best is yet to come!