Our History
Receptor officially launched in November 2023 after 27 years of operation as Delin Design, carrying with it the consistency of Delin’s stellar team and track record. Founded by Matt Smith, a long-standing partner at Delin Design since 2012, Receptor now looks ahead to the next era of the firm as a fully remote design agency.
Matt joined Receptor (formerly Delin Design) as an intern in the Spring of 2012 after earning his Digital Media degree from UMASS Dartmouth, bringing graphic design, website development, animation, and video production skills to the firm. What started as a short-term opportunity at a top design agency blossomed into a full-time role, eventually earning him the title of Digital Media Director and later Managing Partner. Matt’s journey to ownership of the agency came to fruition in the Summer of 2022, ushering in an exciting new chapter in the firm’s notable legacy.
Since then, Matt has become an active member of the Providence design and business community, participating in and supporting such groups as DESIGNxRI, the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce, the West Broadway Neighborhood Association, and AMP-RI. Matt is also an alumni of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business program as part of Rhode Island’s 26th cohort.
Amplifying brands requires a dedicated understanding of the products and people that make up organizations to encourage the best possible response.
Managing brands requires thorough creative exploration, expert communication, and coordination across all channels.
Combining the right image, font, color, and headline can be a catalyst for creative success. Exploration is key to making audiences receptive to your brand story.
Envelopes were made to be pushed, and businesses expect the best when working with an agency. Finding the balance between “want” and “need” and exercising those pathways is critical.
Creatives are meant to create. Stories are meant to be told. Doing what we love and sharing the process with our clients enhances relationships and results.
Receptor is the sum of its parts. Every individual brings unique vision and skills that further serves to amplify our value and creative output.