Digital Creators

With a focus on Philosophy & Catholic Organizations

Carefully crafting digital solutions
through face-to-face collaboration
providing a personal connection.

Our Services

Rebranding/Brand Marketing
UI/UX Design
Web & App Development
Photography
Filmmaking
Podcast Productions
Print Media

Why I Founded Sympósio

When I started Symposio, I wanted to bridge the gap between parishes and their communities in a way that utilizes all the tools at our disposal. For parishes, my goal was to create structured communication strategies, efficient project planning, and innovative outreach methods. By leveraging modern marketing techniques and digital tools, I set out to help parishes engage with their communities more effectively, execute their visions with clarity, and sustain long-term growth that felt both organic and impactful.

For parishioners, I wanted to make their local parish feel more accessible and engaging. It wasn’t just about updating websites or sending out newsletters—it was about creating more meaningful touchpoints. Whether it was through social media, digital platforms, or real, on-the-ground community efforts, I wanted to make sure people were fully aware of the services, events, and opportunities available to them and their families. I wanted them to feel connected, like they belonged, and to be inspired to participate more deeply in the life of the Church.

At the heart of it all, Symposio is about bridging that gap—between a parish’s mission and its ability to serve. It’s about making sure that both the Church and its people thrive in a world that’s changing faster than ever.

The Many Hats

Running a business of this nature required me to wear many hats. Beyond managing the business itself, I took on multiple roles across various projects, each demanding a unique blend of creativity and technical expertise. I became the photographer, filmmaker, podcast producer, and graphic designer—crafting both still and motion visuals that brought our clients’ stories to life.

I would eventually come to find the right people, but that took time and effort. Once I did, I took on the role of teacher and mentor. I trained my team members in everything from project execution to creative strategy. But I would still be involved in many of the projects, the following (below) are some of the things that I created and directed to completion.

Photography

Film Reel

This film reel represents the heart of our filmmaking work at Symposio—projects I’ve directed, produced, and led alongside a small but dedicated team. It’s a testament to the legacy we’ve built: capturing stories across parishes, cities, monasteries, cathedrals, schools, and retreats—each one uniquely shaped by the people and places we encountered. Some of these pieces were shot on the road, in real-time, with limited prep—requiring us to be agile, hands-on, and ready to capture the moment. Others reflect the kind of work we could do when resources allowed for longer periods of planning, staging, and refinement. Together, they showcase not only our creative range but also our commitment to telling meaningful, human-centered stories wherever we’re called to go.

Apps & Websites

A key part of Symposio’s scalability lies not in media production but in the custom tools we create—websites and applications that streamline how parishes function and communicate. While I didn’t build these tools myself, I led the design process, developing the concepts, sketches, iterations, and conducting thorough research. I collaborated closely with our developers during the building process, providing feedback and direction to ensure the final product met our vision.

After development, we rigorously tested these platforms in-house and with selected users, refining them through feedback. This iterative process continues annually, allowing us to rebrand and reevaluate the websites and tools to keep them relevant and engaging. This ongoing evolution is reflected in their latest iterations.

To view the websites I’ve designed and helped bring to life, feel free to click on any of the mockups provided (including the one above).

  • HERITAGE CENTER OF MONTEREY

    The Heritage Center’s website serves as a digital hub that preserves and showcases the rich history of Monterey, California. It aims to engage visitors with educational resources, virtual tours, and community events, fostering a deeper appreciation and connection to this cultural heritage.

  • SLO NEWMAN CATHOLIC CENTER

    The SLO Newman Catholic Center website was designed to serve as both a welcoming front door and a functional hub for students at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Its primary objective is to make Catholic campus ministry visible, accessible, and engaging to college students navigating faith, community, and academic life.

    The site offers clear pathways for students to get involved—whether that’s through Mass times, retreats, small groups, or service opportunities. It also highlights events, provides contact information for the pastoral team, and integrates tools for scheduling, announcements, and media sharing. By combining intuitive design with pastoral warmth, the website helps ensure that students feel invited, informed, and supported in their spiritual journey.

  • MONASTERY OF THE RISEN CHRIST

    The Monastery of the Risen Christ website offers a peaceful and contemplative digital space that reflects the prayerful rhythm of the monastic community. It provides spiritual resources such as homilies and podcasts, while also supporting the practical needs of the monastery through an integrated booking system for individual and group retreats, and a donation platform for benefactors to contribute to specific projects. The site serves not only as a resource for seekers but also as a vital bridge for sustaining the monastery’s mission through organized retreat offerings and donor support.

  • OFFICE OF VOCATIONS OF MONTEREY

    The Office of Vocations, Monterey website was created to inspire, inform, and guide individuals in discerning their call to the priesthood and religious life. It features rich resources—including a podcast offering updates from current seminarians, galleries, discernment tools, and detailed vocational information—while also providing a contact form that invites visitors to express their level of interest, from casual inquiry to active discernment or ministry support. Designed to be both informative and invitational, the site served as a dynamic platform for fostering vocations and building a culture of calling within the Diocese of Monterey.

    Due to a shortage of resources, the bishop made the decision to discontinue the website and the services we provided for it. However, if you’d like to view the site as it was, you can explore an archived version here.

Eidos

Content Management System

EIDOS is a content management system (CMS) accessible via any web browser. It is designed to simplify your website content updates without requiring coding skills. Eidos ensures the integrity of your site's design and style, eliminating worries about potential malfunctions or visual inconsistencies. This is a user-friendly tool that supports an unlimited number of team members, allowing you to assign specific editing roles and access levels. Eidos is set to become more than just a tool for maintaining an up-to-date website; it's evolving into a comprehensive team management asset. With its expanding array of features, Eidos will assist in task planning and execution, making it an indispensable resource for you team's efficiency and effectiveness.

Acolyte

Acolyte, is a customizable app designed by our own lead developer for parishes and organizations to arrange and plan Mass services.

It includes both the admin and user sides: the admin side manages roles like lectors, ushers, music ministers, Eucharistic ministers, and more while the user side allows individuals to sign up for roles, customize their profiles, and specify their availability and comfort levels for various services.

Available on Apple Store and Google Play.

Event Scheduling and Management Mobile App

Sympósio App

Cloud Media Storage & Sharing

Sympósio Box is a central media storage hub. This powerful tool grants parish leaders and staff instant access to a comprehensive collection of completed media assets, including images, videos, and more. Think of it as a bespoke stock library tailored to the parish's needs. Every project we collaborate on enriches this repository, offering them an ever-growing selection of materials at your fingertips. Soon, it will transform into an all-encompassing workspace for thier team's files, mirroring the functionality of services like Dropbox and Google Drive. All the essential files are conveniently located in one accessible, organized space.

Print Media

Posters

At Symposio, posters are part of a larger communication strategy, as they should. While many church posters tend to blur together with similar impressions and aesthetics, we intentionally push beyond that to design materials that are bold, memorable, and visually compelling. Every poster is crafted to reflect the uniqueness of the event or campaign it represents, ensuring it stands out in a crowded space.

Before we begin designing, we assess the goal of the poster—whether it’s to inform, inspire, or invite action. For example, the vocational campaign poster featured here was both an invitation and a tool for engagement. We embedded location-specific QR codes leading to tracked URLs, allowing us to monitor interest by region and gather valuable data. These QR codes funneled users to a tailored website where they could ask questions, express interest, volunteer, or register for retreats. This approach turned a traditional print medium into a measurable, interactive experience—bridging the gap between street-level promotion and digital engagement.

Hand-outs

We approach handouts with intention and restraint—aware that, if poorly executed, they can easily become visual clutter. But when we do create them, we treat them as meaningful touchpoints, not throwaway pieces. Each design is deliberate, crafted to carry weight and purpose beyond the moment it’s handed out.

The example shown here—a bookmark for the Diocese of Monterey’s vocations ministry—was designed to serve as both a spiritual prompt and a subtle invitation. The front features a strong visual message encouraging the consideration of vocations, while the back includes a dedicated prayer. We also integrated QR codes to track engagement, allowing us to gather insights on when and where individuals were scanning the content. More than just informative, these pieces are meant to linger—slipped into a Bible, shared in a classroom, or passed to a friend—extending the campaign’s life and message beyond the immediate event.

Screen Printing

We fell in love with the analog, hands-on nature of the process of printing: layering ink through mesh screens, creating something tactile and lasting. That passion allowed us to produce custom, small-batch merchandise like shirts for select clients and staff teams, especially when a personal, crafted aesthetic was preferred.

For large projects, we partnered only with print shops that used true screen printing methods. A great example of this is the Eucharistic Procession, where we designed shirts for the Catholic Youth of Monterey Ministry to sell at the event for fundraising. Whether in-house or contracted, screen printing has become one of those unexpected but authentic parts of what Symposio offers: thoughtful design, produced with care and character.

Collectables (Prayer Cards)

Prayer cards are a timeless part of Catholic tradition—small, sacred tokens that carry prayers, invoke the saints, and often live tucked in wallets, Bibles, or nightstands for years. At Symposio, we embraced this tradition not to reinvent it, but to honor it. We leaned into its beauty and devotional value while adding thoughtful design and, when appropriate, discreet modern touches—like QR codes that link to further resources, reflections, or ministry pages. For instance, the Junípero Serra card featured here includes a QR code that leads directly to the Office of Vocations website for the Diocese of Monterey.

Though we refer to this section as “Collectibles,” it’s never about novelty for novelty’s sake. Growing up in the 90s, I was surrounded by collectible cards—whether Pokémon, sports, or World Cup stickers—and that spirit of curated sets and visual storytelling stuck with me. When we designed these prayer cards, we imagined them as part of a series: beautifully branded, spiritually grounded, and lovingly shared. The response was clear—people not only prayed with them, they asked for more. In a world of disposable media, these cards continue to leave a lasting impression.

Current & Previous Clients

Catholic Youth of Monterey

Diocese of Monterey

Office of Vocations, Sacramento

Diocese of Sacramento

El Padrecito Ministries, Guadalupe

Office of Vocations, Monterey

San Carlos Cathedral, Monterey

Monastery of the Risen Christ, San Luis Obispo

Heritage Center of Monterey

SLO Newman Catholic Center

The Members That Helped Me Build Sympósio

Finian Rawson

Full-Stack & Lead
Developer

Chealse Campbell

Front-End
Developer

Abbey J. Scholle

Photography
& Gaffer

Karley Kremble

Copy &
Tech-writer

Andrew Souza

Outreach &
Marketing

Rev. Ommar Solís

Consultant

Thomas Wrappe

Back-End
Developer

Tomas Pirir

Co-Founder &
CFO

Wayne Rebich

Start-up
Advisor

Larry Scholle

Board Member

Christine Curulla

Social Media Manager