FirstMates is the partnership of creative directors David Hobizal and Sissy Emmons Hobizal. With over 20 years of combined experience, FirstMates brings a thoughtfully considered and sophisticated approach to its graphic design and motion–specializing in conceptually rich graphic storytelling. Whether crafting the story of a brand through strategy and design, or explaining how logarithms work with illustrations and animation, FirstMates is passionate about weaving conceptual narratives that are engaging, inspiring, and offer lasting solutions.