DNCO’s Patrick Eley on the studio’s celebratory rebrand, and the employee-driven process behind it

dn&co, the creative studio for place and culture, is now DNCO. Since 2006, the studio have worked with governments, corporations, cultural leaders and some of the world’s leading architects and developers to create meaningful destinations. Within that time, alongside many successful and notable projects, the creative practice itself has undergone several changes, including the move in 2019 to become an employee-owned company. Following the launch of the new name, alongside a shiny new identity, we caught up with Creative Director Patrick Eley to learn more about the business’ changes, ambitions and visions for the future. PT: Hello Patrick, how are you? PE: Doing great thanks – you guys all well I hope?