Agile.
Collaborative.
Disciplined.
Studio Overview
A clarity-driven creative studio
ACD partners with brands and businesses at moments of change, when something needs to shift, sharpen, or level up.
That might be a first real brand system, a design refresh to match where the business is headed, or an advertising campaign that brings focus to the story being told. We define what matters most, establish a strong creative direction, and turn it into work that shows up consistently across brand, campaign, and digital touchpoints.
How We Work
ACD is intentionally small and hands-on, built to stay close to the work.
Every engagement is led directly by senior creative leadership, with strategy and execution connected from start to finish. We spend time up front clarifying what the brand stands for. What it needs to say. And what is worth amplifying. When projects require additional scale or specialized expertise, we bring in a trusted network of collaborators including designers, writers, developers, and producers we have worked with for years.
No handoffs. No layers. No dilution.
What We Offer
Brand strategy + positioning
Visual identity + design systems
Packaging + physical touchpoints
Campaign creative + content
Video + motion (launch films, social, product stories)
Web + digital experiences
About the Founder
(ACD)
©2026
Meet Chris
Maine made.
Agency trained. Entrepreneur tested.
ACD is led by Chris Avantaggio, a Maine based creative director with nearly two decades of experience helping brands find focus and grow with confidence. Before launching ACD, Chris spent years inside full-service agencies, leading creative teams, shaping national campaigns, and helping build award-winning work for regional and national brands—including contributing to multiple Small Agency of the Year wins. He also knows what it’s like to build from zero. Chris founded LiveME, a Maine lifestyle brand that started as a single t‑shirt design and grew into a long-running apparel company. That entrepreneurial spirit keeps ACD grounded in what matters most: clarity, conversion, and consistency.
ACD is led by Chris Avantaggio, a creative director with nearly two decades of experience helping brands find focus and grow with confidence. Before launching ACD, Chris spent years inside full-service agencies, leading creative teams, shaping campaigns, and helping build award-winning work for regional and national brands—including contributing to multiple Small Agency of the Year wins. He also knows what it’s like to build from zero. Chris founded LiveME, a Maine lifestyle brand that started as a single t‑shirt design and grew into a long-running apparel company. That entrepreneurial lens keeps ACD grounded in what matters most: clarity, conversion, and consistency.
What Makes Us Different
(ACD)
©2026
Fewer layers. Sharper output.
01
Signal-first Thinking
We start by defining what matters most, then build everything around that foundation. Strategy, design, and execution move together because they are aligned from the beginning.
01
Signal-first Thinking
You work with the person leading the thinking and shaping the craft, not an account relay.
02
Senior Leadership
Clients work directly with the creative lead shaping the work. No account layers. No handoffs. Faster decisions. Better judgment. Stronger results.
02
Senior Leadership
Like a tight session band: we bring in the exact players the work needs, when it needs them. No bloat. No random handoffs.
03
Focus Over Volume
ACD takes on a limited number of engagements at a time to ensure each project gets the attention it deserves. That focus shows up in the thinking, the craft, and the consistency of the final work.
03
Focus Over Volume
Not a deck that dies in a folder. We translate positioning into systems people can recognize, remember, and buy.
04
Built to Scale
As brands grow, complexity increases. We design systems, campaigns, and experiences that hold together over time so growth strengthens the brand instead of pulling it apart.
04
Built to Scale
We’re obsessive about the basics: clear messaging, consistent touchpoints, and fast, focused execution that helps brands build trust and demand over time.
Recognition Awards
(ACD)
©2026
Awards
Selected industry recognition for brand, digital, and campaign work.
Award-Winning Designs
Award-Winning Designs
Recognized Excellence
Recognized Excellence
Maine Advertising & Deisgn
Brodersons - Bronze Brand Identity
2025
Maine Advertising & Deisgn
Brodersons - Bronze Brand Identity
2025
Ad Club of Boston
Hatch Awards
04x
Ad Club of Boston
Hatch Awards
04x
The One Show
Silver - Non-Profit Newspaper Magazine
2016
The One Show
Silver - Non-Profit Newspaper Magazine
2016
Adweek
50 Creatives Whose Ideas Will Make You Jealous
2018
Adweek
50 Creatives Whose Ideas Will Make You Jealous
2018
Lurzer's Archive
Print Design
01x
Lurzer's Archive
Print Design
01x
Let's Work Together
(ACD)
©2026
Landing Page
Ready to find your signal?
If you're exploring a rebrand, a campaign, or a digital shift, ACD would love to learn what you’re building.
Agile.
Collaborative. Disciplined.
Studio Overview
A clarity-driven creative studio
ACD partners with brands and businesses at moments of change, when something needs to shift, sharpen, or level up.
That might be a first real brand system, a design refresh to match where the business is headed, or an advertising campaign that brings focus to the story being told. We define what matters most, establish a strong creative direction, and turn it into work that shows up consistently across brand, campaign, and digital touchpoints.
How We Work
ACD is intentionally small and hands-on, built to stay close to the work.
Every engagement is led directly by senior creative leadership, with strategy and execution connected from start to finish. We spend time up front clarifying what the brand stands for. What it needs to say. And what is worth amplifying. When projects require additional scale or specialized expertise, we bring in a trusted network of collaborators including designers, writers, developers, and producers we have worked with for years.
No handoffs. No layers. No dilution.
What We Offer
Brand strategy + positioning
Visual identity + design systems
Packaging + physical touchpoints
Campaign creative + content
Video + motion (launch films, social, product stories)
Web + digital experiences
About the Founder
©2026
Meet Chris
Maine made.
Agency trained. Entrepreneur tested.
ACD is led by Chris Avantaggio, a Maine based creative director with nearly two decades of experience helping brands find focus and grow with confidence. Before launching ACD, Chris spent years inside full-service agencies, leading creative teams, shaping national campaigns, and helping build award-winning work for regional and national brands—including contributing to multiple Small Agency of the Year wins. He also knows what it’s like to build from zero. Chris founded LiveME, a Maine lifestyle brand that started as a single t‑shirt design and grew into a long-running apparel company. That entrepreneurial spirit keeps ACD grounded in what matters most: clarity, conversion, and consistency.
What Makes Us Different
©2026
Fewer layers. Sharper output.
01
Signal-first Thinking
We start by defining what matters most, then build everything around that foundation. Strategy, design, and execution move together because they are aligned from the beginning.
02
Senior Leadership
Clients work directly with the creative lead shaping the work. No account layers. No handoffs. Faster decisions. Better judgment. Stronger results.
03
Focus Over Volume
ACD takes on a limited number of engagements at a time to ensure each project gets the attention it deserves. That focus shows up in the thinking, the craft, and the consistency of the final work.
04
Built to Scale
As brands grow, complexity increases. We design systems, campaigns, and experiences that hold together over time so growth strengthens the brand instead of pulling it apart.
Recognition Awards
©2026
Awards
Selected industry recognition for brand, digital, and campaign work.
Award-Winning Designs
Recognized Excellence
Maine Advertising & Deisgn
2025
Ad Club of Boston
04x
The One Show
2016
Adweek
2018
Lurzer's Archive
01x
Let's Work Together
©2026
Landing Page
Ready to find your signal?
If you're exploring a rebrand, a campaign, or a digital shift, ACD would love to learn what you’re building.
Agile.
Collaborative. Disciplined.
Studio Overview
A clarity-driven creative studio
ACD partners with brands and businesses at moments of change, when something needs to shift, sharpen, or level up.
That might be a first real brand system, a design refresh to match where the business is headed, or an advertising campaign that brings focus to the story being told. We define what matters most, establish a strong creative direction, and turn it into work that shows up consistently across brand, campaign, and digital touchpoints.
How We Work
ACD is intentionally small and hands-on, built to stay close to the work.
Every engagement is led directly by senior creative leadership, with strategy and execution connected from start to finish. We spend time up front clarifying what the brand stands for. What it needs to say. And what is worth amplifying. When projects require additional scale or specialized expertise, we bring in a trusted network of collaborators including designers, writers, developers, and producers we have worked with for years.
No handoffs. No layers. No dilution.
What We Offer
Brand strategy + positioning
Visual identity + design systems
Packaging + physical touchpoints
Campaign creative + content
Video + motion (launch films, social, product stories)
Web + digital experiences
About the Founder
(ACD)
©2026
Meet Chris
Maine made.
Agency trained.
Entrepreneur tested.
ACD is led by Chris Avantaggio, a Maine based creative director with nearly two decades of experience helping brands find focus and grow with confidence. Before launching ACD, Chris spent years inside full-service agencies, leading creative teams, shaping national campaigns, and helping build award-winning work for regional and national brands—including contributing to multiple Small Agency of the Year wins. He also knows what it’s like to build from zero. Chris founded LiveME, a Maine lifestyle brand that started as a single t‑shirt design and grew into a long-running apparel company. That entrepreneurial spirit keeps ACD grounded in what matters most: clarity, conversion, and consistency.
What Makes Us Different
(ACD)
©2026
Fewer layers. Sharper output.
01
Signal-first Thinking
We start by defining what matters most, then build everything around that foundation. Strategy, design, and execution move together because they are aligned from the beginning.
02
Senior Leadership
Clients work directly with the creative lead shaping the work. No account layers. No handoffs. Faster decisions. Better judgment. Stronger results.
03
Focus Over Volume
ACD takes on a limited number of engagements at a time to ensure each project gets the attention it deserves. That focus shows up in the thinking, the craft, and the consistency of the final work.
04
Built to Scale
As brands grow, complexity increases. We design systems, campaigns, and experiences that hold together over time so growth strengthens the brand instead of pulling it apart.
Recognition Awards
(ACD)
©2026
Awards
Selected industry recognition for brand, digital, and campaign work.
Award-Winning Designs
Recognized Excellence
Maine Advertising & Deisgn
Brodersons - Bronze Brand Identity
2025
Ad Club of Boston
Hatch Awards
04x
The One Show
Silver - Non-Profit Newspaper Magazine
2016
Adweek
50 Creatives Whose Ideas Will Make You Jealous
2018
Lurzer's Archive
Print Design
01x
Let's Work Together
(ACD)
©2026
Landing Page
Ready to find your signal?
If you're exploring a rebrand, a campaign, or a digital shift, ACD would love to learn what you’re building.