Twenty-Five Years of Lines, Logic, and the Space Between
The Professional Edge
For over two decades, Jessica has operated in the high-stakes world of design and hiring. She knows how to look at a mess of data, or a blank floor plan, and find the "Redline." She has spent her career identifying the unique edge in others, ensuring their voices don't just join the chorus, but lead it.
The Artist’s Eye
But life isn't just a series of strategic moves; it’s the texture of the paper under a marker. It’s the character in a pet’s expression or the history hidden in the elevations of a home. Our studio is where the precision of a career strategist meets the soul of a hand-drawn line.
The Mission
Whether we’re mapping out your next professional transition or capturing the spirit of your home in ink, the goal is the same: Clarity. we help people move out of the shadows and into their next chapter with a sense of curated confidence. Some call it strategy; we call it good design.
The Zebra for the bold start.
The Butterfly for the intentional transition.
The Studio for everything in between.
Need a roadmap for your transition?
Need a legacy for your home?
The Bench
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Jessica Eken, Lead Strategist
The vision behind the work. With 25 years of architectural design and illustration, together with career/retirement strategy experience, Jessica bridges the gap between the precision of a floor plan and the soul of a hand-drawn rendering. She is the "golden thread" specialist, ensuring every retirement-transition client and every artisanal project has a clear, intentional trajectory.
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Marijke Eken, Resident Artist
The texture of tour agency. An accomplished artist in her own right, Marijke contributes to our collections with bespoke wall art and original pieces. Her work brings a complementary aesthetic to the shop, expanding our gallery of "slow entertainment" for the home.
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Loretta Dall'Antonia, Operations
The engine. While the designers are at the drawing board, Loretta ensures the studio operates with seamless clarity. From administrative strategy to client support, she is the grounding force that allows the creative work to remain the priority. She is the silent partner in every "Toolkit" we build.
Why Work With Us?
Because we believe your retirement transition and your home should be as distinct as a zebra’s stripes. We aren't a high-volume agency; we are a specialized group of women who value decades-deep work and retirement experience, crafts(wo)manship, and the beauty of a well-placed line.