25 Years of Creativity, Community & Gratitude

This year, Fig Industries is celebrating 25 years of using creative communication and new ideas to connect and reimagine businesses, products, and places.

“If I could sum up this quarter-century in just one word, it would be gratitude. Gratitude for incredible clients who, like us, believe that creativity and new ideas have the power to change the world and make everything brighter, more joyful, and more meaningful,” shared Deborah Brandt, Owner of Fig Industries and Founder of Fig Magazine. “And gratitude for our creative team who, like me, want to use their talents to make a difference in their community and beyond.”

From our humble beginnings in the attic of Deborah’s farmhouse to the launch of our Fig Magazine Franchise and our work with nationally-recognized clients—each step has strengthened our belief in the power of collaboration, connection, and creativity to shape businesses and impact the world around us.

Founder Deborah Brandt moves from NYC back to her hometown of Lancaster and starts a creative studio in her farmhouse attic.

The first issue of Fig Lancaster is released with a mission to help revitalize the city by encouraging readers to come downtown and support local small businesses.

Fig Industries moves to a renovated building on King Street in Lancaster City, Pennsylvania

Fig Industries wins the Excellence in Communication Award.

Deborah is named Small Businessperson of the Year by the Lancaster Chamber.

Fig Industries buys a historic building on Duke Street as a permanent home for the studio.

Fig Industries receives a Telly Award for Fig Stories—a special publication on leaders in Lancaster.

Fig Industries becomes a Certified B Corporation, establishing our commitment to our team, our environment, and our community.

Deborah receives a Top Women in Media Award.

Fig Industries officially launches the Fig Magazine Franchise, providing a platform for creatives to lead revitalization in small cities across the country.

Fig Industries wins the C. Emlen Urban Award for the design of “Urban Legend,” an architectural coffee table book.

Deborah is named Woman of Influence by Central Penn Business Journal.

Fig Industries establishes The Fig Tree grant program for small business in Lancaster City

The Fig Magazine Franchise expands to new cities.

Fig Lancaster celebrates 20 years.

Fig Industries celebrates 25 years.

For more reflections from our team on the past 25 years, request a copy of our latest issue of Figment. Watch it unfold plus get a sneak peek at the keepsake poster inside by following us on Instagram.