News >> Boondock Walker & Mindgrab Media Expand Their Northeast Ohio Operations

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Released: May, 2009

In a sluggish economy where many advertising and design agencies are struggling, two Northeast Ohio firms are actually expanding their operations. In April, Akron-based Mindgrab Media, an interactive design agency, opened a Cleveland office in the Midtown Building located at East 36th and Perkins Avenue. The 4,000 sq. ft. space will allow Mindgrab Media to better serve the greater Cleveland market.

Mindgrab Media, which opened its doors in December 2007, already has 5,000 sq. ft. of space in the Akron Global Accelerator Building. This includes a 2,500 sq. ft. video production studio with a cyclorama wall, and loft space for its interactive design team on the building’s top floor.

Says David Walker, Mindgrab Media Vice President of Creative and Managing Partner, “The primary reason we opened a Cleveland office is because of our relationship with Boondock Walker who also is located in the Midtown Building. Boondock Walker is producing some of the best strategic branding and communication design work in the country. Our two firms have fit together extremely well working on joint projects.”

Over the past year, the two groups combined their skill sets to produce an innovative website and interactive tools for Tarkett, a $2 billion worldwide leader in flooring and sports surfaces. Boondock Walker was responsible for site strategy and design, while Mindgrab Media handled programming and development. A key component of the site is a custom “visualizer” tool that allows consumers to upload photos of their own home interiors, and place Tarkett flooring products within those photos. The unique features of this revolutionary application make it among the most advanced in the industry.

Says Aaron Perkins, Chief Technology Officer at Mindgrab Media, “The design team at Boondock Walker is always pushing the envelope. They challenge us to develop smarter solutions that no one else is pursuing. Together we’re creating totally breakthrough interactive products.”

Boondock Walker was founded in 2007 by partners David Moss, Mark Nead and Brian Willse and has watched its staff size and billings grow steadily every year. Says David Moss, “A real differentiator and key factor of our early success is our ability to remain “platform agnostic.” We’re not allegiant to any one media type or tactic, which means we only make recommendations that best serve our clients. We consider their brands carefully, and determine the right touchpoints that best serve their audiences.”

Boondock, Who?
Boondock Walker is a strategic brand, communications and design consultancy. Our passion is helping our clients identify their distinctive culture and values, connect with their audiences, and create powerful customer experiences. A new breed of branding and design firm, we’re powered by a broad network of strategic thought partners, design visioneers, and staunch advocates for the process of brand strategy. Our founders are experts in the fields of brand planning and development, communication design, professional writing, and digital media. 

Mindgrab Media
Making ideas move. For over a decade, Mindgrab Media's visual design team has partnered with leading beauty manufacturers, fashion houses, and high-end retailers across the U.S. As a result, we've developed a signature shooting, editing, and animation style that's incredibly fresh, modern, and innovative.