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We are a group of veterans of the Interactive Industry who share a passion for doing creative, fun, and challenging interactive projects. We believe that if you find the best people and keep them happy and they'll do amazing work.

The Methodology
We use a method pioneered in Hollywood for making films. We assemble strike team especially for your project. In this way we can build the best team for your project and you get the best talent while keeping costs down.

With years of experience working on great projects, you meet some of the most talented and inspiring people. We've gathered them into a stable of experienced freelancers that we choose based on the needs of your project. Not only are these people experienced in the industry but in working together in ad hoc teams.

The Principals

    Steve Hoefer   Lead Brain
  • Steve is an award winning programmer, animator, and writer. He got his start developing animation applications for the Apple II in 1987 and has been producing interactive applications ever since. He has over a decade of experience as a freelance interactive project leader. Clients have included Adobe, Lucasfilm, Microsoft, Sony, New Line Cinema, HP and many others.
    Jenny Martin & Red i Studios   Right Brain
  • We have worked with Red i Studios almost since its founding in 1997. Jenny Martin's credits include Art Director at Maxis and Director of Art at Sega of America before founding Red i Studios to work on The Sims. Jenny has always worked with the best talent in the industry and it's our pleasure to continue to work with her.