History
Ascend is a leading travel design firm serving clients throughout the United States and the world. We are known for our innovative concepts, modish style and intelligent design. Over the last six years, our impact on the international design world has resulted in numerous design awards.
Our firm is founded on thoughtful, creative and functional design. We continue to build tourism brands that are stimulating and meaningful to the consumer. As a result of generating great experiences for clients we build engaged partnerships into the future.
While in Paris at the 11th International Design Conference, five energetic young designers were inspired by the local and their love for travel to start a travel design firm. Founded in 2003, Ascend is based in New York City. At Ascend Inc. our partners see travel vital for a healthy body and creative mind. We are empowered to design for clients that allow people to reach beautiful cities, exotic beaches, rain forests, or snow-capped mountains.
Who We Are
Deborah Flores Executive Creative Designer
Deb is a multidisciplinary artist, having had experience in graphic design, advertising, publicity and event management, marketing, creative writing, jewelry design, and fashion styling. She applies this unique brand of skills to the creative process and develops solutions in branding and identity that has satisfied clients in the busiest industries here and abroad for over eight years. She has created world-class design for product leaders like Nokia, HSBC, Unilever, Shell, Nestle, and service-oriented organizations like Franck Provost, East Side House, Randall's Island Sports Foundation, and Palm Beach Art Fair. She is also a jetsetter, often shuttling from various spots in Asia to North America in search of the next big thing.
Kate Sanders Executive Creative Marketing
Kate has been working in the destination-branding field for over 10 years. She has lived in 5 countries around the world and is fluent in 4 languages. Before coming to Ascend Inc, Kate was living and working in London with Erinn. After attending a design conference in Paris, Erinn and Kate had interest in opening up a firm in NY. While at the conference, they met a team of three whom had shared interest in starting their own firm in NY. Kate was able to make numerous relationships with firms that continue to want to freshen up their identity. Kate brought these contacts on as clients to Ascend Inc and it has been a boon to business.
Jessica Haasi Strategic Sales
Jess has three years of professional experience working for a design firm/marketing agency for luxury real estate properties. Her main projects were designed for condominiums and resorts all around the world.
Erinn Harrington Graphic Designer
Erinn is a graphic designer with specialties in the print and publishing industry. She started her career in the publishing industry, but soon found herself preferring high end branding work. She has since decided to work with clients in the travel industry. The clients she has worked with include travel-oriented groups such as Jet Blue, Expedia, and the tourism board of Peru. She is also an avid traveler and has spent time in Thailand and Australia. She is currently located in New York City.
Linda Adamo Graphic Designer
One of the founders of Ascend Inc., has traveled since she was one year old and speaks three languages. She brings to the firm an extensive experience in travel photography, international museum marketing, University branding and other international cultural institutions. Her design capabilities span from early concept sketches to detailed developed drawings. She has a decisive approach to project management from scheduling and budgeting to making new client contacts.
