About Us

At Thomas|Ferrous Design, we work as an extension of your marketing team, fostering trust and open communication to deliver results that exceed expectations.

How do we do it?

We approach every project with a balance of creativity and strategy, ensuring that our designs not only look great but also serve a purpose—whether on a shelf, online, or in-store.

Strategic Creativity

We are deeply knowledgeable about the produce and CPG industries, from farm-to-retail dynamics to trends in consumer buying behavior, and we use this expertise to create effective solutions.

Industry Expertise

We embrace change and continuously seek new ideas, technologies, and methods to keep our clients ahead of the curve in an evolving marketplace.

Agility and Innovation

We are dedicated to delivering excellence at every stage of a project, ensuring our work reflects the highest standards of precision and care.

Commitment to Quality

Integrity and Accountability

We operate with transparency, own our commitments, and hold ourselves accountable for delivering on our promises to clients, partners, and each other.

Growth and Adaptation

We continuously learn and adapt to expand our expertise into new product categories and industries, leveraging our proven approach in new markets such as confectionery, supplements, and personal care.

Thomas|Ferrous Content Studio Exterior

Content Studio

We create much of our product-focused content at our dedicated in-house photography and video studio. This allows us to produce high-quality digital and social media content quickly and cost-effectively. Our creative team includes skilled designers, producers, photographers, videographers, and trusted specialists such as food stylists and recipe developers, ensuring a seamless production process.

Thomas|Ferrous Content Studio Interior
Thomas|Ferrous Content Studio Interior
Thomas|Ferrous Content Studio Interior
Thomas|Ferrous Content Studio Interior

The Team

  • Jay Thomas, Principal, Managing Director

    Jay Thomas

    PRINCIPAL, MANAGING DIRECTOR

    Jay has assisted some of the world's most highly regarded companies including Apple, Levi Strauss, Intel, General Motors, Frito-Lay, Sprint, Kraft, J.C. Penney, Burger King, Asiana Airlines and Pioneer Electronics. Jay’s expertise is on the strategic side with an accomplished track record in research management, marketing plan development, product positioning and key messaging. He is also a skilled writer and is responsible for the creation of material to be used for websites, content marketing and social media.

  • Trevor Ferruggia, Principal, Design Director

    Trevor Ferruggia

    PRINCIPAL, CREATIVE DIRECTOR

    Trevor has more than 25 years of high-powered design and management expertise in all forms of print and a broad range of digital applications. Trevor's work history includes positions with Bay Area design agencies Primo Angeli and Axion Design where he worked for Fortune 500 clients including Microsoft, HP, Sara Lee, Wells Dairy and Jimmy Dean Foods. His notable design background along with his broader understanding of strategic communications principles provides him with a great skill set for developing and delivering effective marketing solutions.

  • Heather Orr-Martinez, Principal, Digital Director

    Heather Orr-Martinez

    PRINCIPAL, CREATIVE DIRECTOR

    Heather spent years as a central player in one of Sacramento’s largest graphic design firms, where she produced outstanding work across a variety of clients. In 2014, she transitioned her focus to social media content creation and has mastered the ability to lead creative teams in the rapid and ongoing generation of effective creative content. One of Heather’s key strengths is her skill in applying a sophisticated strategic thought process to creative development, visual storytelling and audience engagement. An avid gardener, Heather can be found most weekends in the yard working on one project or another.

  • Audrey Barona

    SENIOR DESIGNER

    Audrey is an experienced graphic designer with a robust understanding of the design process and how it integrates with marketing strategies. With more than 10 years of experience, she is a master at artfully crafting effective design systems with fresh and forward-thinking concepts that provide maximum impact for packaging, social media and more. Her prior work with a printing company and an in-house marketing team gives her a 360-degree perspective on designing for different applications. Outside of the office, Audrey tries to keep up with her two young children and dog while joining her husband in tackling yet another house project.

  • Max Ferruggia

    3D RENDERING

    Max is a multi-talented artist with interests in art, music, photography and graphic design. Always willing to jump in and try something new, he has been mastering the art of 3D rendering and modeling. His renders not only help clients visualize a product before it's produced but are also frequently used by retailers for their Instacart listings.

  • Kristen Thomas

    BUSINESS MANAGER

    Kristen has been with us from the start, managing all administrative, operational and financial duties, as well as providing copy editing across most projects. Her keen eye for detail and knack for organization keep us on our toes. Prior to working with Thomas/Ferrous, Kristen enjoyed a career in advertising account management in San Francisco. Having worked from home while raising two children, she has also enjoyed volunteering at her children’s schools and in the community.

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