Founded in 2017 by Jill Spaeth and Nathan Hill, Spaeth Hill is a contemporary design practice that specializes in experiential graphic design (EGD), wayfinding, branding, and publication design.

Nathan Hill oversees all studio projects and leads the creative process at Spaeth Hill. He brings expertise in creative direction and visual design. His work has received awards and recognition from AIGA, Communication Arts, and the Webby Awards. Hill is an adjunct design instructor at George Washington University's Corcoran College and served on the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) DC's board of directors as Education Director.

In 2020, Hill launched äntrepō, an award-winning publication that celebrates design for design's sake and explores experimental approaches. This project also includes a podcast interview series that features conversations with local, national, and international experts in the design field.

Jill Spaeth focuses on business and client management at Spaeth Hill. After beginning her career at an architecture firm and running her own successful business for a decade, she joined forces with Hill in 2017. She brings expertise in wayfinding, signage construction, and jurisdictional compliance.

Spaeth was one of the founding members of the AIGA DC Continuum Scholarship program, which launched in 2007. In 2014, she was the only woman of five nominees selected to sit on the national board of AIGA, where she oversaw programs and initiatives for the national organization’s 30,000 members with a specific focus on fundraising and scholarship development.

Spaeth Hill is located in Alexandria, Virginia.

The 2022 $2 and $5 Floral Geometry stamps were Spaeth Hill’s first project for the U.S. Postal Service, followed in 2023 by the $10 Floral Geometry stamp, and in 2024 by the $1 Floral Geometry stamp.

The Stamp Encore winner has been announced!

The Stamp Encore winner has been announced!