Crafting digital
experiences that captivate
Design Au Jus is a natural way to enhance the flavor of your brand. Let's create something amazing together!
Design Au Jus is a natural way to enhance the flavor of your brand. Let's create something amazing together!
Steven Nghe connects innovation with storytelling to build a brand as strong as the product it sells. From digital marketing to creative development, social responsibility to employee communications—if it has to do with marketing, Steven is in the driver’s seat (preferably with the headlights off, because he enjoys working incomplete darkness).
A proud alum of North Carolina State University, Steven prefers spreadsheets over sunsets and absolutely hates long walks on the beach. But if you want to talk branding, storytelling, or how to make an industrial giant feel like your best friend, he’s your guy.
Alex Bonin is a seasoned web developer and designer with over 18 years of experience in digital design and development. With a degree in Graphic Design from the College of Design at North Carolina State University, his technical toolkit includes HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, WordPress, HubSpot, and MJML. He is also highly proficient with the Adobe Creative Suite—including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro—and Blender for 3D visualization.
Alex brings a thoughtful, mission-driven approach to nonprofit work, with past collaborations including Mothers & Others for Clean Air and the Captain Planet Foundation. His broader client portfolio features leading organizations such as IBM, Syneos Health, Kloeckner Metals, BCD Travel, John Deere, Magic Mike Live Las Vegas, and Quintiles Transnational. He’s also worked with high-profile figures including Laura Turner Seydel and Ted Turner.
Ryan Barbee is a creative leader with 16+ years of experience in brand strategy, human-centered design, and multi-channel storytelling. Known for his consultative approach, he combines strategic insight with creative excellence to craft experiences that drive engagement, revenue, and loyalty. From scaling social accounts to optimizing omnichannel brand narratives, Ryan’s work is defined by measurable impact and emotional resonance; he thrives on building brands that don’t just look good — they perform.
He has partnered with 100+ brands such as Redfin, Chick-fil-A, Georgia Power, National Barbers & Beauty Symposium, Georgia Music Educators Association, The & Campaign, and more, helping them amplify their brand presence through strategic creative direction and marketing innovation. Whether collaborating with startups, Fortune 500s, or non-profits, Ryan brings a tailored, results-driven approach that blends creativity with business strategy.
Daisy Avalos is a filmmaker and photographer with a passion for visual storytelling and a strong track record of impactful collaborations. She has partnered with a range of organizations and institutions, including the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth, the Nasher Sculpture Center, the Nasher Prize, Heart O’ the Hills Camp for Girls, and renowned artist Jammie Holmes.
Daisy specializes in producing high-quality film and photography that help businesses, cultural institutions, and artists communicate their stories with clarity and creativity. Known for her professionalism and artistic vision, she is dedicated to helping clients bring their ideas to life while continuing to grow her craft and expand her creative reach.
At Design Au Jus, we specialize in digital strategy and creative development for impactful web experiences for mission-driven organizations. We combine storytelling, technical precision, and human-centered design to create websites that engage audiences and drive social good.
We bring 10 years together and 65 years of combined experience working with nonprofits, SMBs to large enterprises and advocacy organizations.
