Your vision, thoughtfully realized.

Tuo Studio begins every project by understanding what our clients envision — then brings it to life through strategy, story, and design. We listen deeply, translate collaboratively, and create with purpose, ensuring every expression feels both intentional and intuitive.

Our multidisciplinary team works across strategy, writing, and visual design to bring clarity, creativity, and cohesion to every project we touch.

Our Team

We’re a team of creative directors and specialists who share a commitment to craft and collaboration — the foundation of every project we take on. Together, we bring decades of agency and studio experience to clients who value process, partnership, and precision.

Patrick Sanders — Creative Director leading brand and design for real estate and placemaking clients.

Patrick Sanders

A Creative Director with 16 years of experience, half of them focused on real estate, Patrick brings depth earned across industries to every project. He leads teams through the complexity of branding with a clear sense of story, aligning vision with the people it’s meant to reach.

Principal, Creative Director

Darcy Walker — Creative Director specializing in brand story and copywriting.

Darcy Walker

A Senior Copywriter and storyteller with 11 years of experience, Darcy shapes strategy, messaging and content into inspiring narratives. She is a thoughtful listener and creative partner, known for drawing out the heart of an idea and giving it language people connect with.

Creative Director

Erik Knudsen — Photographer focusing on architecture and visual storytelling.

Erik Knudsen

A photographer specializing in architecture, interiors, and the built environment, Erik brings a deep background in visual storytelling and art direction. Guided by an intuitive sense of light and detail, he creates images that evoke emotion and forge a connection between viewer and space.

Director of Photography + Film

Chris Mann — Finance and accounts partner supporting Tuo Studio’s projects and clients.

Chris Mann

Chris bridges the financial and people-centered sides of the work, bringing clarity and professionalism to both. Equally at home managing accounts or engaging on-site, he ensures projects run smoothly while keeping collaboration grounded and human.

Finance + Accounts

What Clients Say

“Working with Tuo truly felt like a partnership. The process was collaborative, thoughtful, and energizing — they created space for honest conversation and translated every piece of feedback into work that felt both considered and deeply authentic. We now have a brand that feels aligned and strategic — a foundation we can confidently build on as we grow.”

Lindsay Dreyer , Owner & Managing Broker of Reverie Residential

Our Ethos

We’re driven by a simple belief — great work comes from partnership. Every project is a collaboration built on trust, curiosity, and craft, shaped by the understanding that design is most powerful when it reflects the people and places it serves.

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