Arts & Recreation Design Branding Studio Austin Texas

WHO IS ARTS & RECREATION?

Arts and Recreation is a full-service brand studio based in Austin, Texas. We are a local agency with national experience that has built trusting relationships with our clients as well as our vendors. Our projects range from corner stores to globally-reaching app stores. While we are at our best building a brand from the ground up, we’re happy to talk with you about your project — no matter the scope. 

People you like making the work you love.

THE CREW

Good design comes in threes fives.

A smiling man with glasses in a teal shirt standing indoors near a window and a large colorful letter 'A' on a wooden wall.

Paul Fucik

DESIGN & ADMIN DEPT.

ART: Paul is a self made designer and entrepreneur. He founded Arts and Recreation in 2010 following his successful stint as a partner at The Decoder Ring. He brings a journeyman’s straight talk and a designer’s boundless curiosity to every project. He sets a high standard for creative work, and demands that it create real impact for his clients. He’s just as passionate about building a team of equally driven designers.

REC: In the off hours, you’ll find Paul outside — biking, skating, surfing, and hanging with his kids.

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Clint Breslin

DESIGN DEPT.

ART: Clint started his design career by going west—taking his design degree to one of the leading motocross brands in California. It was only natural for someone who attempted his first dirt bike jump at age six (into an empty swimming pool no less…). When he came back to Texas, he found Arts and Recreation the ideal place to put the same passion into design that he did into those early rides. He always goes the extra mile to make every project he touches the best it can be.

REC: When he’s not burning the midnight oil in the studio you’ll find him burning up his personal MX track or on his tractor building the perfect jump.

A young man with dark hair and a beard wearing a short-sleeved denim button-up shirt standing outdoors in front of a turquoise wall with partial text visible.

Adam Dodson

DESIGN DEPT.

ART: Even though Adam’s the youngest of the Arts and Rec bunch, he’s a veteran around the studio. “Young Adam” brings a new school approach that balances some of our old school ways.

REC: A musician at heart, you’ll find Adam writing and recording his own music, or playing shows around town. Ask him about guitar pedals or listen @adam.dodson

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Julie Pizzo

DESIGN DEPT. & PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT

ART: Julie started her career in magazine publishing in NYC, and has since expanded to focus on visual identity, experience design, and production. She is a creative thinker and strategist, with an eye for developing timeless design with unique, efficient solutions. She loves seeing good design expressed across physical touch points and the built environment. 

REC: When she’s not working, Julie enjoys spending time outside with her two little dogs, working on her 1940’s house, or seeking out inspiration through travel and museums.

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Daniel Piedra

DESIGN DEPT.

ART: Born in northern Mexico and raised San Antonio, Daniel, is now exploring the “weird” city of Austin. His design is driven by curiosity – learning new ways to create products from the digital to the handcrafted.

REC: After 5pm, you might find Daniel ankle deep in sand playing volleyball with his team, The Volley Partons. You may also catch him at one of his favorite Austin restaurants with friends sharing the most important things in life - chips, queso, and drinks.

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Marti

HARD DRIVE PROTECTION

Marti makes sure all HR protocol is being enforced in the studio.

Having been bitten by a rattlesnake on three separate occasions, Marti has mellowed a bit and has limited her interest to squirrels.

A cozy, modern cafe with wooden walls and flooring, featuring patrons working on laptops, a large sign advertising daily home-made breakfast tacos, and vibrant artwork on the walls.
Group of people gathered around a wooden table in a rustic indoor setting with wood panel walls, some holding cards or paint swatches, engaging in a discussion or activity, with artwork and decorative signs on the walls.
Bookshelves filled with books, a plant, a small white decorative object, and a sign that reads 'Squeeze Me'.
Close-up image of printed word art with words related to house and home in bold black and brown letters on a white background, placed on a wooden table with other magazines and a blurred background.
Wooden wall with two shelves holding canned goods, books, a framed illustration, a ceramic figure, and various snack packages.
Wooden wall with two shelves holding various items, including canned goods, a jar filled with clothespins, a small painted picture, books, snacks, and bottles.
A small mounted sculpture of a rodent, possibly a hamster or gerbil, with a medal hanging around its neck, displayed on a dark wooden stand against a wooden background.