REQ Wins Big at the 2025 TITAN Brand Awards

May 27, 2025 | News | by Kenny Rufino | Branding, Content, Design

We’re proud to announce that REQ has been recognized with three prestigious TITAN Brand Awards in the 2025 season, a testament to the powerful, strategic, and creative partnerships we’ve built with our clients. These accolades celebrate our team's dedication to helping organizations define, build, and protect their brands—and the outstanding results that collaboration can achieve.

Explore the full list of winners here: TITAN Brand Awards Winners

Platinum Award: Best Brand Website - Best Brand Storytelling for Rees Scientific

REQ earned a Platinum TITAN Award in the Best Brand Website - Best Brand Storytelling category for our work with Rees Scientific, a leader in environmental monitoring and compliance technology.

We partnered with Rees Scientific to refresh their website with a modern identity that intuitively communicates their technical expertise and elevates brand perception. The redesign balances scientific complexity with simplicity through compelling narrative, immersive visuals, and a user-friendly interface. Behind the scenes, technical enhancements—including faster load times, improved SEO, and streamlined architecture—support long-term growth and a stronger digital presence.

Project Team:

Jennifer Bentcik, Senior Account Director
Jackson Bowers, Manager, Content & Brand
Russell Fister, Associate Art Director
Joey Geraci, VP, Technology
Kenny Rufino, EVP / Creative Director
Samuel Shumake, Developer
Jacqueline Tran, Strategist, SEO

Gold Award: Best Brand Identity - Best Visual Identity for the Arab Gulf States Institute (AGSI)

We also took home a Gold TITAN Award for Brand Identity – Best Visual Identity for our rebranding initiative with the Arab Gulf States Institute (AGSI), an independent, nonprofit dedicated to educating on the relationship between the United States and the Gulf region.

Our team partnered with the Arab Gulf States Institute to rebrand from AGSIW to AGSI, reflecting its expanded global influence and repositioning it as a connector of ideas, people, and policy. Centered on the bold new message “Bridge the Gulf,” the refreshed identity is supported by a mobile-first, multilingual website and a comprehensive go-to-market strategy. This transformation strengthens AGSI’s role as a dynamic, accessible hub for insight and dialogue between the Gulf and the world.

Project Team:

Liviu Avasiloiei, Design Director
Jackson Bowers, Manager, Content & Brand
Annaïs Christofides, Assistant Account Executive
Joey Geraci, VP, Technology
Kenny Rufino, EVP / Creative Director
Samuel Shumake, Developer

Gold Award: Best Brand Website - Best Product Showcase for United State Playing Card Company (USPCC) “Bee”

Finally, REQ received another Gold TITAN Award for Brand Strategy – Corporate Identity, this time for our transformative brand work with United States Playing Card Company (USPCC)’s classic “Bee” brand.

REQ partnered with “Bee” playing cards to create the brand’s first official website—a sophisticated digital experience that blends 19th-century design heritage with modern UI and storytelling. The site, along with supporting marketing materials and product innovations like Bee-Tek and limited-edition releases, brings new relevance to a century-old icon. By honoring tradition while embracing innovation, REQ has positioned “Bee” for continued resonance with both loyal fans and new audiences.

Project Team:

Jackson Bowers, Manager, Content & Brand
Russell Fister, Associate Art Director
Joely Nadler, Senior Account Executive
Kenny Rufino, EVP / Creative Director
Jim Sullivan, Designer

These wins are a reflection of the powerful partnerships we share with our clients and the talent and creativity of our team. We’re honored to continue building brands that make a difference and look forward to what’s next.