Kapono Chung on Combo’s innovation-driven model, lessons in leadership and their exciting future

Combo are an industry-leading strategy and design agency, offering full-service branding and innovation capabilities. They pride themselves on their solution-centred, emotionally resonant and market-ready approach, having worked with an impressive roster of clients; from Carnegie Mellon University to Adele. Founded by Kapono Chung, Combo have seen a bold shift in their approach, with the introduction of a new model that merges strategy and innovation. In conversation with Kapono, he revealed his own creative journey, how he launched and leads the agency, and the insights learned along the way. PT: Hello Kapono, how are you? How are things in the studio? KC: They’re great. We’ve got a lot happening right now, so we’re happily busy.