Cody Small

Cody Small is the founder and Creative Director of Caava Design, a branding studio built on the belief that great brands are not assembled in pieces, but brought together as a whole. Over the course of his career, Cody has become known for seeing the full picture, connecting strategy, differentiation, messaging, identity, packaging, and implementation into brand systems that are both compelling and complete.

He is known for translating high-level business goals into fully realized brand experiences, from naming and value proposition to standout packaging and executional systems that work in the real world. He leads projects from executive vision to final implementation with a rare mix of strategic clarity, creative direction, and operational precision.

Since founding Caava in 2010, Cody has built the studio around thoughtful strategy, strong creative standards, and disciplined execution. He is especially valued for his ability to align stakeholders across every level of a project and bring complex moving parts together into a brand that feels clear, differentiated, and built to last.

Before launching Caava, Cody worked at Bulldog Drummond in San Diego, contributing to projects for Starbucks, Nike, Westfield, WD-40, American Eagle, and World Vision. He earned his degree in Graphic Design from Point Loma Nazarene University.

Outside of work, he enjoys adventures with his family, photography, cheesy sci-fi movies, and long miles on his randonneur bike, Scout.