July Third is a brand design and storytelling studio with heart.
what we do
At July Third, we believe your story is your brand’s most valuable asset; we're here to help you shape and share it with the world. We design sophisticated systems, pragmatic materials, and engaging content that inspire deep connections between your audience and your brand.
Brand Strategy
Brand Design
Brand Storytelling
who we are
We’re not just (twin) sisters—we’re also lifelong partners in creativity. From the high school newspaper to creative side hustles, we consistently push each other to do our best work.
Alana Curtis
Alana Curtis is the cofounder and head of story and production at July Third. Her 13-year career in visual storytelling ranges from live sports production and branded video to star-studded YouTube series and feature-length documentaries. She combines her expansive technical expertise with a deep sense of story to move seamlessly from high-level concept to final cut—and everything in between. At the core of her work is a profound desire to celebrate the human experience and inspire authentic connection.
Ari Curtis
Ari Curtis is the cofounder and head of brand and design at July Third. Her 13+ years of experience include agency and in-house brand, product, and marketing design for companies like The Atlantic, Purpose, and Morning Brew, where she most recently led brand development for podcasts like Morning Brew Daily and Bossy. An avid student of brand and design, Ari’s approach is both systematic and intuitive; she leans on process, research, and cultural immersion to develop comprehensive and meaningful creative solutions.
Who we've worked with
