At Quatre Mains, WE DON'T PITCH!
Not because we’re difficult. Because we believe great design deserves better.
In a world where pitching has become the default, we choose to work differently. We’ve learned that speculative work rarely delivers what clients truly need — and it always comes at a cost to creativity, to respect, and to results.
Our not-pitching culture is a statement. It’s how we show respect for our people, for our clients, and for the craft of branding and packaging design.
PITCHING DEVALUES DESIGN
Let’s be honest — pitching asks agencies to solve strategic and creative challenges for free, without real context or collaboration. That’s not how strong brands are built.
At Quatre Mains, we believe that ideas deserve value. Not as a transaction, but as recognition of the expertise, insight, and passion behind them. When creativity is respected, it thrives — and so do brands.
RESPECTING OUR TEAMS, RESPECTING OUR PROCESS
We protect our people’s time and focus because real creativity needs space.
NO rushed competitions. NO guessing games. Just meaningful work that matters.
Our team pour their energy into lasting partnerships — not speculative presentations. That’s how we keep our work sharp, our people motivated, and our clients happy.
PROUD TO STAND WITH EPDA
We fully support the European Brand and Packaging Design Association (epda) and its guidelines for fair collaboration between agencies and clients. Their philosophy matches ours: trust, transparency, and shared ambition deliver better results than competition ever could.
WHY NOT PITCHING WORKS
For Agencies:
• Grow the cake instead of fighting over crumbs.
• Get paid for strategy and creativity.
• Stand up for what’s right — for our people and our craft.
For Clients:
• Get the best people for your brand.
• Get a partner, not just a packaging.
• Act sustainably — build long-term value, not one-off visuals.
CHEMISTRY OVER COMPETITION
If our case studies and reputation don’t speak loudly enough, we don’t pitch harder — we talk smarter.
We invite clients to join a chemistry session or workshop. It’s where we listen, challenge, and co-create. Where you see how we think — and how we might fit together.
Because great collaborations don’t start with a competition. They start with chemistry.
THE PROOF IS IN THE PARTNERSHIPS
We’ve held this belief for decades, and it’s paid off. We’ve built stronger, longer, more honest relationships — and yes, we’ve won half of the pitches we refused.
At Quatre Mains, saying no to pitching means saying yes to creativity, partnership, and purpose.
It’s how we grow together — and how we make great brands happen.
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