We’re a team of designers and storytellers who love helping organizations build real connections. Whether it’s a big initiative or a small project, every piece matters to your story.

At Aurora, clients are at the heart of every project, with a focus on creating stories with staying power. Designs are built to deliver results—whether on traditional platforms or in digital spaces. With a customer-first mindset, we create solutions, connect with your audience, and build lasting trust.

Values

For 15+ years, we’ve been shaping stories. From entertainment to learning institutions to healthcare, we’ve partnered with industries that care about connecting with people.

Our clients have:

  • A customer first mandate to create honest and authentic connections, and
  • A willingness for innovation and transformation of their value chain.

    Guiding Principles

    User First: We help clients deliver experiences their customers love.

    True Partners: We collaborate, support, and share what we know.

    Focused on Goals: We help your brand achieve its goals while meeting user needs.

    Stand Out: Staying curious and open to new ideas helps us create work that cuts through the clutter.

    Directors

    Gerard Cheong
    Gerard CheongPartner, Communications Director
    Gerard is known for his stoic athleticism and rugged good looks. He also happens to be a partner in Aurora, providing, art and technical direction for the company. He has strong storytelling abilities and technical skills that allow him to be a multi platform designer. From print, to web and television, Gerard uses design to create lasting impressions for Aurora’s clients.
    Shawna Hickerson
    Shawna HickersonPartner, Creative Director
    Shawna is Aurora’s creative director. This doesn’t mean she won’t get her hands dirty; she happily rolls up her sleeves to provide illustration, art direction and production design. This passion for all things design has led her to being a champion for clients and their projects. Shawna believes that paying attention to the message and audience will lead to our client’s success.

    Employee of the month

    Duchess Von Grüven
    Duchess Von GrüvenAgent of Chaos & Director of Naps
    Groovy’s duties include client services, package inspections, auditing zoom calls and naps. Lots of naps.