About
Refinery was founded by two people shaped by the industry, one leading design for major hospitality and real estate brands, the other managing client relationships at a high-output agency. They shared a belief that great work requires what most places do not give it: time, trust, and true partnership.
We are particular about who we work with, because the best work is built on real trust. Clients who value the thinking as much as the outcome, who communicate openly, and who see the relationship as collaborative from the start.
We built the agency we always wanted to work with.
Who We Work With
Our clients range from global hospitality brands and major financial institutions to local nonprofits and community-driven organizations. What they share is less about industry and more about disposition, they have high standards, meaningful stories to tell, and an appreciation for creative work that's thoughtful rather than just polished.
First Hawaiian Bank
Hawaiian Airlines
Kamehameha Schools
Outrigger Resorts and Hotels
Prince Waikiki
The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach
The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Alexander & Baldwin
Better Block Hawaii
Hawaii Community Foundation
Hawaii LGBT Legacy Foundation
Hawaii Rainbow Film Festival
Hawaiian Pie Company
Honolulu Museum of Art
‘Iole Hawaii
Kahala Mall
Keep It Kaimuki
Kū‘ono Marketplace
Muse Honolulu
Palama Settlement
SERA Restaurant & Bar
Shangri La Museum
THE ONES THAT MAKE IT HAPPENMeet the Team
We're a group of designers, creatives, and client partners who care deeply about craft and the people we work with, on both sides of the table. Small enough that everyone is close to the work. Experienced enough that it shows.
PRINCIPAL, CREATIVE DIRECTORPRINCIPAL, DIRECTOR OF CLIENT SERVICESSENIOR DESIGNERMARKETING MANAGERMARKETING MANAGERGRAPHIC DESIGNER,
SOCIAL MEDIA SPECIALIST