Fifteen4

Fifteen4 is an independent creative agency based in Baltimore, working across brand strategy, visual design, digital experiences, video and animation. Founded by Steve Smallman and Kurt Dutra, the company began in commercial and non-profit video production before expanding into an integrated agency serving B2B and technology businesses.

Its work centers on translating complex products and technical offerings into accessible brand narratives. The agency combines messaging, design and production to support brand transformations, product launches, marketing campaigns and customer communications. Its clients span enterprise software, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, telecommunications, healthcare, financial services, higher education and non-profit organizations.

Strategy, identity and digital experiences

Fifteen4’s strategy work includes audience discovery, market positioning, brand architecture, campaign development and copywriting. These services inform visual identity systems, corporate rebrands, brand guidelines and print and digital materials, connecting a company’s positioning with the way it presents itself across different channels.

Its digital practice covers user experience strategy, information architecture, interface design, interactive prototyping and custom website development. Projects range from corporate websites and digital brand platforms to web applications, with related work in customer journey mapping and performance optimization. The agency also develops content architecture and messaging for organizations communicating detailed technical products or services.

Video and animation

The production practice creates live-action commercials, brand anthem films, product explainers, customer testimonials and event video. Animation capabilities include 2D vector and character animation, 3D motion design and motion graphics, alongside photography and post-production supervision.

Fifteen4’s portfolio demonstrates how these disciplines combine within individual engagements. Work for Brandt Information Services brings together positioning, visual identity, UX and web development, while its Infovista engagement spans campaign creative, website content, motion graphics and live-action production. Its partnership with Gravie extends across customer testimonial films, executive photography and web application design. These projects reflect an agency practice that can connect strategic development with the design and production of the resulting communications.