Clocking in:
Baking a brand for a wood-fired pizzeria. Concepting for a renowned cultural institution in Houston. Creating a custom identity for a brand director. Iconography for a financial collective. “Yesterday is but today’s memory, and tomorrow is today’s dream.” —Kahlil Gibran
Baking a brand for a wood-fired pizzeria. Concepting for a renowned cultural institution in Houston. Creating a custom identity for a brand director. Iconography for a financial collective. “Yesterday is but today’s memory, and tomorrow is today’s dream.” —Kahlil Gibran

creativity calls,
the clock ticks.

Time is
the          space between us.

OUR ETHOS

This idea reminds us to stay curious, kind, and intentional with everything that we create.

We believe in collaboration over hierarchy and purpose over routine.

Every project is an opportunity to uplift while balancing clarity, impact, and experimentation.

Design builds relationships. it bridges gaps, sparks conversations, and creates moments that matter.

Empathy is at the heart of our collective experience–let us help you channel it.

PROCESS
The way we work employs methodology, empathy, and critical thinking to provide clients with design solutions that help shape their culture and create opportunities to connect more effectively with their audience.

While our process is tailored to each project, we adhere to a four-stage approach that allows consistent client-collaboration at key milestones.

01
Discovery

02
Concept

03
Design

04
Implementation

SERVICES
We frequently cross disciplines—our curiosity pulls us in many directions, and we find the most compelling ideas emerge at these intersections.

Art Direction

Branding

Copywriting

Digital

Editorial

Experiential

Iconography

Identity

Illustration

Motion

Packaging

Signage

Sound

Typography

SELECT CLIENTS
We collaborate with artists, entrepreneurs, small businesses, cultural institutions, restaurants, studios, and agencies to craft thoughtful, engaging work.
64 Design
64 Design
Aidan Rayner
Aidan Rayner
Arium Botanicals
Arium Botanicals
Axelrad
Axelrad
Cafe Louie
Cafe Louie
Concept Neighborhood
Concept Neighborhood
Flower & Cream
Flower & Cream
Giant Leap Coffee
Giant Leap Coffee
Gilliam Premier Travel
Gilliam Premier Travel
Gin Design Group
Gin Design Group
Houston Arts Alliance
Houston Arts Alliance
Houston Museum of Natural Science
Houston Museum of Natural Science
Kirsten Gilliam Photography
Kirsten Gilliam Photography
Little Red Box Grocery
Little Red Box Grocery
Mastrantos
Mastrantos
Michael Ray Charles
Michael Ray Charles
Mind Shrine
Mind Shrine
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Olympia Studios
Olympia Studios
Patrick Sepe
Patrick Sepe
Popston
Popston
Rex Hudson
Rex Hudson
Ronin Art House
Ronin Art House
Rootlab
Rootlab
Sensitori
Sensitori
Stellar Bank
Stellar Bank
Texas Epidemic Public Health Institute
Texas Epidemic Public Health Institute
The Plant Second Ward
The Plant Second Ward
Timber Pictures
Timber Pictures
GET IN TOUCH
We take on a limited number of projects to provide meaningful value and focused attention for our clients. If you think we’d be a good fit, don’t hesitate to reach out.

→ hello@operatinghours.xyz

→ @operating_hours

PRINCIPAL
Portrait of Daniel Cardoza by Jeremy Kabala
Operating Hours is the studio of Daniel Cardoza–a multidisciplinary designer originally from Houston, TX, now based in Brooklyn, NY. He graduated from the University of Houston in 2016 with a BFA in Graphic Design, and also taught design courses at his alma mater from 2020–2023. Since beginning his career he has led numerous design projects, both independently and collaboratively in studio and agency settings. Beyond design, Daniel’s curiosity fuels his passion for music production, photography, martial arts, bikes, nature, fostering genuine connections, and more.

Portrait by Jeremy Kabala
OPERATING HOURS DESIGN LLC


TIME IS
THE          SPACE BETWEEN US.
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