About Us
Adaptive is a modern branding & design studio located in Minneapolis and Fargo, ND.
We believe people buy from people, not companies. By communicating person-to-person, even when it’s business-to-business, we help you create an emotional connection with your customers.
Eric Dallmann
Creative Director
Eric is an experienced art director with a history of branding, marketing, and creative successes. He has worked with a broad spectrum of brands from Panera Bread and Annies Organic to Essentia Health, Dakota Magic Casino, and many others.
Eric loves the strategic and problem solving parts of the creative process.
Scott Wagendorf
Content Director
Over the course of his career Scott has successfully navigated among traditional print, TV, radio, out-of-home and digital media. His direct, collaborative approach has helped dozens of brands solve problems and leverage opportunities with clear, concise, and at times unorthodox, messaging.
Prior to joining Adaptive Studios, Scott was lead copywriter at Oxygen network and Nickelodeon while living in New York City. He was also instrumental in developing strategy and messaging for brands, including: American Express TRS, Anthropologie & Calvin Klein Cosmetics and worked on the breakthrough LGBTQ campaign for Subaru.
Nathan Riebel
Junior Designer
Nathan is a graduate of the Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD) and a curious yet meticulous designer. He excels at creating diverse digital and print-based branding solutions, with a special talent for brand and motion design. His audience-centric approach focuses on developing high-impact design concepts that transform into polished, practical, and occasionally clever solutions, tailored to reach the right audience. Learn more about Nathan and view his work at nathanriebel.design.
Jon Savitt
Copy Writer
Jon is an award-winning writer, comedian, brand strategist, and agency founder. With 10+ years of advertising and creative writing experience, he has been featured in national and local outlets including TIME, The Washington Post, NBC News, MTV, College Humor, Funny or Die, Star Tribune, and more. He regularly speaks at events around the country and has also appeared on shows such as WCCO News, KSTP’s ‘Minnesota Live’, HuffPost Live, and MPR. With Jon’s strategic mind and quick-witted humor, he provides perfect ammunition for some extra creative firepower. You can learn more about Jon and his work at www.jonsavittwrites.com.