We See What Others Don't
Cheryl Marchese
As the Founder and Creative Director of 325, I have spent three decades building brands with intention, instinct, and purpose. For me, design has never been about making something look good. It is about making something feel right. Every color, typeface, symbol, shape, space, and detail has the power to communicate before a single word is read. A great brand creates trust, emotion, recognition, and memory. It tells people who you are, what you stand for, and why you matter.
Today, as the world moves faster with AI, I believe the human mind matters more than ever. AI can generate, accelerate, and assist, but it cannot replace reasoning, intuition, experience, or the ability to understand what a brand should truly become. A brand needs to be thought through. It needs meaning. It needs symbolism. It needs to reflect the company's personality, audience, purpose, and future.
At 325, we are adapting with intelligent systems and AI-powered tools, but we are not leaving behind the thinking that makes a brand powerful. We use technology to move smarter, not to remove the human intelligence behind the work. Because great design is not random. It is strategic.
After three decades, I still believe the strongest brands are built when human creativity, thoughtful strategy, and intelligent execution come together. My motto from day one has always been simple. It's not work. It's life.
Ernesto Cullari
Ernesto blends creative storytelling with performance marketing and hands on engineering to turn brands into measurable growth engines. He is a full stack AI architect and the founder of a geofencing and AI powered advertising agency, where he designs and builds the technology himself, from GPS based targeting and programmatic display to the always on AI marketing agents that help local and growth stage businesses turn real world foot traffic and online visibility into paying customers.
At 325, Ernesto pairs that engineering depth and data driven muscle with brand strategy, helping clients not only look the part but perform, building engaged communities, earning recognition, and converting attention into results. He believes the best brands are built where creativity and technology meet.
Richard Russell
Richard is the founder and principal consultant at MacWorks 360. With decades of hands-on experience supporting macOS, iOS, and the Apple ecosystem for small and midsize businesses, he is known for calm problem-solving, clear communication, and a relentless focus on business outcomes, not just support tickets.
Serving as an extension of his clients' technical teams, Richard provides responsive, concierge-level technology support that keeps businesses secure, efficient, and prepared for the unexpected. His services include securing Mac environments, reducing spam, improving email deliverability, strengthening device and account protection, and providing dependable support during technology emergencies.
Approximately 90% of support cases can be resolved remotely, giving clients faster response times, less disruption, and immediate access to expert assistance without waiting for an on-site visit.
Richard specializes in Apple device management (MDM), zero-touch deployment, identity and access management, and security hardening for regulated and growth-stage organizations.