A design studio led by its founder.
452 Design Studio was created in 2003 around a simple conviction: great design happens when the designer working with the client is the person actually designing the work.
A more personal way to work.
Every client works directly with Jen Stern, founder and creative director of 452 — their designer from start to finish. This ensures clarity, continuity, trust, and a level of passion and commitment that only a founder-led studio can offer.
When projects call for additional expertise, trusted collaborators are brought in seamlessly under Jen’s direction.
Personal, high-end, intelligent creative.
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"I have worked with Jen Stern over a period of 16 years. The reasons for this lengthy collaboration, apart from her obvious talent, are that Jen listens to her clients, establishes a clear idea of what they want and are trying to accomplish and integrates the clients’ vision into a finished and polished product or material."
CENDRINE GEMBERLING
TEN PENN CENTER PARTNERS“You have always had the best designs/branding. As Steve [from Tierney] always said, “Tiffany of designers.”
— liz shapiro
liz shapiro legal searchWe loved working with 452. Jen is so creative and sophisticated, but always took my ideas and inspiration into the equation. She's communicative, works fast, and extremely receptive to any concerns or questions. We've worked with lots of designers and Jen is among the very best. Plus, we get compliments on our website all the time!
– ALISON KESSLER
BREAD & BUTTER COMMUNICATIONS"The whole thing just looks so much more impressive and cohesive and stylish! Working with you is like working with a therapist—I just feel seen!!"
— elisa ludwig
care package bakesYour brand deserves great design.
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