About Us
Design des Troy LLC is the San Francisco Bay Area-based design studio of Samantha and Owen Troy.
We met while studying at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) and founded Design des Troy in 2006 — after discovering the joy of collaborating on our own wedding invitations. Although we’d describe our sensibilities as modern and clever, we don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all aesthetic; we want to work with you to tailor design solutions for your project.
We are big believers in Massimo Vignelli’s adage, “If you can design one thing, you can design everything,” and love tackling new design challenges.
Who we are

Samantha Troy
Co-founder, Designer
Samantha is detail-obsessed and wants to make sure your project is perfect. In addition to her work at Design des Troy, Samantha teaches the next generation of designers at FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising and Chaffey College.
Owen Gjertsen Troy
Co-founder, Designer
In addition to Owen’s work with Design des Troy, he has worked as Creative Director and brand lead for a variety of consumer electronics, service, non-profit, and game brands. View more of his work here.
Who we work with
Companies
Branding, Identity and Web Clients
From personal design projects to large-scale branding work, we are excited to collaborate on projects large and small. We love working with businesses that are just starting out and working with established brands that need a refresh.
Design des Troy welcomes work that helps create a more equitable and inclusive world.
Individuals
Wedding & Personal Design Clients
We work with all couples and celebrate all relationships — LGBTQIA+ and straight. We also make personal stationery, baby announcements, birthday party invitations and more.
Read more about the custom wedding invitation design process.