The AI era is here.
Are you ready to navigate it?
We are Frontiers, a next-generation product studio on a mission to help media organizations embrace trustworthy AI and emerging technologies to boost productivity, fuel creativity, and drive sustainable growth.
The AI era
is here.
Are you ready
to navigate it?
We are Frontiers, a next-generation product studio on a mission to help media organizations embrace trustworthy AI and emerging technologies to boost productivity, fuel creativity, and drive growth.
We understand your challenges better than most. After all, we spent decades in the trenches bringing to market new product experiences for some of the biggest names in media-tech, including NBC, CNN and Reuters – and a few breakthrough start-ups as well.
Rate Your AI Readiness
Take our interactive AI Readiness Assessment to see where your organization measures up — and receive tailored recommendations for taking the next step.
Rate Your AI Readiness
Take our interactive AI Readiness Assessment to see where your organization measures up — and receive tailored recommendations for taking the next step.
Rate Your AI Readiness
Take our interactive AI Readiness Assessment to see where your organization measures up — and receive tailored recommendations for taking the next step.
Deep Dive
Deep Dive
Deep Dive
Our Approach
Our Approach
Our Approach
Understanding your needs and opportunities, we help you envision a future where your business thrives with AI as part of your organizational DNA.
Ambitions
We start by deeply understanding your overarching goals, whether it's exponential growth, enhanced customer experiences, operational efficiency, or a combination of these and more. Your goals are the guiding stars for your AI strategy.
Ambitions
We start by deeply understanding your overarching goals, whether it's exponential growth, enhanced customer experiences, operational efficiency, or a combination of these and more. Your goals are the guiding stars for your AI strategy.
Ambitions
We start by deeply understanding your overarching goals, whether it's exponential growth, enhanced customer experiences, operational efficiency, or a combination of these and more. Your goals are the guiding stars for your AI strategy.
Needs
Needs
Needs
Outcomes
Outcomes
Outcomes
Our Process
Our Process
Our Process
You need to experience the power of AI firsthand to understand its potential for your organization. That’s why we create momentum with working prototypes as a key proof of value.
Assess
We determine your organization’s readiness for the adoption of AI and how it can be weaved into your workflows to deliver new value.
Assess
We determine your organization’s readiness for the adoption of AI and how it can be weaved into your workflows to deliver new value.
Assess
We determine your organization’s readiness for the adoption of AI and how it can be weaved into your workflows to deliver new value.
Surface
Surface
Surface
Co-Create
Co-Create
Co-Create
Co-Pilot
Co-Pilot
Co-Pilot
Latest News
Latest News
Latest News
Discover the potential of AI by staying updated on our latest projects, and insights.
Discover the potential of AI by staying updated on our latest projects, and insights.
who we are
who we are
who we are
Meet our team
Our founding team has worked at the frontier of digital media for decades, building an extensive portfolio of consumer products, services and experiences for global audiences – and earning a fair share of accolades and awards along the way.
Jon Dakss
Product/Technology Lead
Matt Brown
Product Design Lead
John Hashimoto
Product/Content Lead
Thomas Brasington
Product Engineering Lead
Jon Dakss
Jon has more than two decades of experience as a media technologist, product executive and start-up founder. He has launched a successful streaming service at EPIX, and built a wide portfolio of groundbreaking products for NBC and Bravo.
Jon has spearheaded the development of big data, AI and machine learning powered capabilities to create personalization and recommendation experiences at NBC and other media companies.
Jon Dakss
Jon has more than two decades of experience as a media technologist, product executive and start-up founder. He has launched a successful streaming service at EPIX, and built a wide portfolio of groundbreaking products for NBC and Bravo.
Jon has spearheaded the development of big data, AI and machine learning powered capabilities to create personalization and recommendation experiences at NBC and other media companies.
Jon Dakss
Jon has more than two decades of experience as a media technologist, product executive and start-up founder. He has launched a successful streaming service at EPIX, and built a wide portfolio of groundbreaking products for NBC and Bravo.
Jon has spearheaded the development of big data, AI and machine learning powered capabilities to create personalization and recommendation experiences at NBC and other media companies.
Matt Brown
Matt has over 20 years of experience as an award-winning Executive Creative Director and Chief Design Officer creating iconic end-to-end experiences for leading brands and startups such as CNN, Verizon, The Times, and Reuters.
Matt has overseen the design of machine learning models within Customer Experience and is currently working closely with the World Ethical Data Foundation in their vision to create effective tooling that mitigates risk and acts as a catalyst for a world in which AI can benefit humanity.
Matt Brown
Matt has over 20 years of experience as an award-winning Executive Creative Director and Chief Design Officer creating iconic end-to-end experiences for leading brands and startups such as CNN, Verizon, The Times, and Reuters.
Matt has overseen the design of machine learning models within Customer Experience and is currently working closely with the World Ethical Data Foundation in their vision to create effective tooling that mitigates risk and acts as a catalyst for a world in which AI can benefit humanity.
Matt Brown
Matt has over 20 years of experience as an award-winning Executive Creative Director and Chief Design Officer creating iconic end-to-end experiences for leading brands and startups such as CNN, Verizon, The Times, and Reuters.
Matt has overseen the design of machine learning models within Customer Experience and is currently working closely with the World Ethical Data Foundation in their vision to create effective tooling that mitigates risk and acts as a catalyst for a world in which AI can benefit humanity.
John Hashimoto
John is an award-winning journalist and innovative digital strategist who has launched products for CNN and other major media concerns, driven development at groundbreaking start-ups and served public sector clients as a consultant at Deloitte Digital.
John currently serves as an AI product strategy consultant for the American Journalism Project's Product & AI Studio (PAIS) which is working to expand the impact of AI-powered solutions within nonprofit news organizations. In this role, John's focus is on the design, build, and testing of new AI-powered tools for revenue diversification.
John Hashimoto
John is an award-winning journalist and innovative digital strategist who has launched products for CNN and other major media concerns, driven development at groundbreaking start-ups and served public sector clients as a consultant at Deloitte Digital.
John currently serves as an AI product strategy consultant for the American Journalism Project's Product & AI Studio (PAIS) which is working to expand the impact of AI-powered solutions within nonprofit news organizations. In this role, John's focus is on the design, build, and testing of new AI-powered tools for revenue diversification.
John Hashimoto
John is an award-winning journalist and innovative digital strategist who has launched products for CNN and other major media concerns, driven development at groundbreaking start-ups and served public sector clients as a consultant at Deloitte Digital.
John currently serves as an AI product strategy consultant for the American Journalism Project's Product & AI Studio (PAIS) which is working to expand the impact of AI-powered solutions within nonprofit news organizations. In this role, John's focus is on the design, build, and testing of new AI-powered tools for revenue diversification.
Thomas Brasington
Thomas is a multi-talented designer and programmer with over fifteen years of experience. Specializing in brand and product strategies, he creates engaging and delightful customer experiences. Thomas has worked with iconic brands like Burberry and NET-A-PORTER.
As the founder of Design Engineering Studio and The Rundown, Thomas is focused on exploring the possibilities of generative AI in education and communication tooling, aiming to revolutionize how technology and design can enhance learning and interaction.
Thomas Brasington
Thomas is a multi-talented designer and programmer with over fifteen years of experience. Specializing in brand and product strategies, he creates engaging and delightful customer experiences. Thomas has worked with iconic brands like Burberry and NET-A-PORTER.
As the founder of Design Engineering Studio and The Rundown, Thomas is focused on exploring the possibilities of generative AI in education and communication tooling, aiming to revolutionize how technology and design can enhance learning and interaction.
Thomas Brasington
Thomas is a multi-talented designer and programmer with over fifteen years of experience. Specializing in brand and product strategies, he creates engaging and delightful customer experiences. Thomas has worked with iconic brands like Burberry and NET-A-PORTER.
As the founder of Design Engineering Studio and The Rundown, Thomas is focused on exploring the possibilities of generative AI in education and communication tooling, aiming to revolutionize how technology and design can enhance learning and interaction.
Let's Get Started
Kickstart your AI journey with our AI Accelerator Discovery session. Tailored to the media industry, this session equips you with the latest AI insights and strategies for a new era of content creation and personalization.
Let's Get Started
Kickstart your AI journey with our AI Accelerator Discovery session. Tailored to the media industry, this session equips you with the latest AI insights and strategies for a new era of content creation and personalization.