Our work is all about yours.
B2B, B2C, it doesn’t matter. Your audience wants you to be interesting. They want to read, hear and see your story. They want something to care about.
And with more than 50+ combined years’ experience as leaders in advertising and brand strategy, that’s what we do at L+R.
We listen.
We work with you to drill down to your core truths.
Then, we create a brand universe that represents everything that you are, and everything your customers want you to be.
Good things are happening around here.
50+ Gold ADDY Awards
2x Copywriter of the Year
Art Director of the Year
2 Telly Awards
HENRY Best of Florida Television Advertising
ARDY Best of Print
Orlando ADDY Best of Show
Orlando ADDY Best of Print
3x Charlie Award District 4
But, we’re not satisfied. You shouldn’t be either.
Here’s the part about vision and mission or whatever.
Our values are firmly planted in giving businesses of all sizes the creative work that their brands deserve. We’re nimble. We don’t balk at budget, but we’re not unrealistic either. We’ll work with you to get everything done. We’ll get to know you. We’ll be your trusted partner. And most times, we’ll be your friends, too.
Trust us, that last part matters a lot.
Art Hardie Partner, CCO
Bio
Art began his career in communications in college while working in radio. There he eventually hosted his own talk show on 1320AM WJGR and acted as a Production Assistant for FM99.1 WQIK in Jacksonville. That was the entry into advertising.
Art then transitioned into the field working as a Writer and Account Coordinator at Stephen J. Kaufman Public Relations, before moving to Orlando in 2004. In Central Florida, Art then progressed from Copywriter to Creative Director at Ypartnership and MMGY Global - both the largest travel and tourism agencies in the world, at the time. Then worked with Push as a Copywriter and recently held a position with Maven Creative for 7 years as a Vice President, Associate Creative Director. Art’s client list varies from small and medium local businesses, to hyped-up tech startups out of Austin, to household names like Disney, Hilton, Orlando Magic, Miller’s Ale House, Kennedy Space Center, Yosemite National Park, Mount Gay Rum, Sears, IBM and more.
Art is also a member in good standing of the Florida Bar and a member of American Mensa. Not that those last two things are relevant, but, good to know.
Chris Work Partner, CD
Bio
Chris Work is a creative director, designer, and strategist with over 20 years of experience building bold, award-winning brands across industries. He’s led the creative charge for standout restaurant brands like Hawkers Asian Street Fare and Tijuana Flats—shaping everything from store environments and packaging to campaigns, digital platforms, and internal marketing systems.
With a background that bridges art, design, and strategic thinking, Chris brings clarity and craft to every stage of the branding process. His work spans food & beverage, tech, healthcare, retail, and more—earning recognition including Art Director of the Year and multiple ADDY awards across identity, print, illustration, and branded environments.
At the core of Chris’s work is a belief that great design is both art and utility—a way to solve real problems, build trust, and shape brands that endure.
We work nationwide. We live in Central Florida.
ORLANDO
We also love Central Florida. The Orlando metro is a major market in the United States. Full of creative entrepreneurs and talent. We wanna help make this place cool. We want your spark of ingenuity to catch fire. So, we’ve got a soft spot in our hearts for the region.
Let’s help you start here. And grow everywhere.