Design for Sustainable Impact.
Our work embodies a holistic approach to research, design, manufacturing, and strategy. Every project exemplifies our goal of aligning positive social and environmental change with business objectives. Explore a few case studies that showcase our capabilities.
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PHA Playful Learning Library.
A playful learning library for the Philadelphia Housing Authority transforming waiting time into meaningful literacy engagement for children and families.
Client: Philadelphia Housing Authority
Industry: Government / Nonprofit
Services: Placemaking, Product & Service Design, Experiential and Visual Design, Sourcing and Manufacturing
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Play Spinning Signs.
Community interactive play sign systems designed to advance learning, equity, and everyday discovery within affordable housing environments.
Client: Playful Learning Landscapes
Industry: Real Estate / Nonprofit
Services: Placemaking, Product & Service Design, Experiential and Visual Design, Sourcing and Manufacturing
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The Learning pavillion.
Transforming everyday infrastructure into a stage for literacy, imagination, and community play.
Client: Live + learn
Industry: Real Estate / Nonprofit
Services: Placemaking, Product & Service Design, Experiential and Visual Design, Sourcing and Manufacturing
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RMHC Sensory Garden.
Reclaiming an overlooked campus space at Ronald McDonald House as a sensory garden and playful learning destination for families.
Client: Ronald McDonald House Charities
Industry: Healthcare / Nonprofit
Services: Placemaking, Product & Service Design, Experiential and Visual Design, Sourcing and Manufacturing
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EcoTools Reset.
Re-staging a trusted beauty brand for environmental performance in the 21st century.
Client: Paris Presents Inc.
Industry: Beauty & Wellness
Services: Product & Service Design, Experiential and Visual Design, Sourcing and Manufacturing, Strategy Development, Industry Research
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Reconfigurable Park Benches.
Designing public furniture for flexible programming, operational efficiency and architectural integrity.
Client: Center City District Philadelphia
Industry: Public Spaces & Government
Services: Product & Service Design, Sourcing and Manufacturing
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MIO for Target.
Reimagining the Target supply chain and customer sustainability experience.
Client: Target Corporation
Industry: Retail
Services: Product & Service Design, Experiential and Visual Design, Sourcing and Manufacturing, Strategy Development, Industry Research
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PlayScapes Cubes.
A product approach to architectural playgrounds and fitness programming.
Client: Cooper’s Ferry Partnership
Industry: Public Spaces & Government
Services: Placemaking, Product & Service Design, Experiential and Visual Design, Sourcing and Manufacturing
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Human Fractals.
Building a culture of diversity through inclusive, immersive art.
Client: Air Products Inc.
Industry: Industrial Products
Services: Placemaking, Product & Service Design, Experiential and Visual Design, Sourcing and Manufacturing
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Emotional Gradient.
Creating diverse and empathetic workplaces through socially minded artwork.
Client: Comcast Corporation
Industry: Telecommunications
Services: Placemaking, Product & Service Design, Experiential and Visual Design
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Micro Apartments.
Maximizing rental property returns and value through custom furnished, reconfigurable micro-apartments for young urban dwellers.
Client: Korman Residential Properties
Industry: Real Estate
Services: Product & Service Design, Sourcing and Manufacturing
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NetJets by José Ándres.
Packaging inflight culinary experiences with a master of food and hospitality.
Client: NetJets & José Ándres Group
Industry: Food & Hospitality
Services: Product & Service Design, Experiential and Visual Design, Sourcing and Manufacturing
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Reusable Bags.
Incentivizing sustainable guest practices through design and product strategy.
Client: Target Corporation
Industry: Retail
Services: Strategy Development, Industry Research
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The Art Of Green Retail.
A sustainable perspective on visual merchandising and display fixtures.
Client: Neiman Marcus Group
Industry: Retail
Services: Product & Service Design, Experiential and Visual Design, Sourcing and Manufacturing, Strategy Development, Industry Research
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Concierge Station.
Architecturally integrated customer service for retail environments.
Client: Swire Properties
Industry: Retail
Services: Product & Service Design, Experiential and Visual Design, Sourcing and Manufacturing
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Cozy Seat Pad.
Designing product accessories for a twentieth-century American design icon.
Client: Emeco Industries Inc.
Industry: Contract Furniture
Services: Product & Service Design, Experiential and Visual Design, Sourcing and Manufacturing
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Philly Heart Design.
Designing an exhibition to engage and grow the Philadelphia design community.
Client: Design Philadelphia Festival
Industry: Events
Services: Product & Service Design, Experiential and Visual Design, Sourcing and Manufacturing, Strategy Development
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S'well Bottle Carrier.
Reaching new audiences through the development of market-specific product accessories.
Client: S’well
Industry: Consumer Products
Services: Product & Service Design, Experiential and Visual Design, Strategy Development, Industry Research
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Knitting the Future at Knoll Textiles.
Redefining the textile industry through an environmental product lens.
Client: Knoll Inc.
Industry: Contract Furniture
Services: Strategy Development, Industry Research
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UpCycled Chair.
Elevating waste collateral and experiences through design.
Client: Bloomberg L.P.
Industry: Financial Services
Services: Product & Service Design, Experiential and Visual Design, Sourcing and Manufacturing
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Seek!
Inviting public spaces through the joy of discovery and supergraphics.
Client: University City District
Industry: Public Spaces & Government
Services: Experiential and Visual Design, Sourcing and Manufacturing
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Urban Farm Hub.
Harnessing the power of urban farms to engage and educate diverse audiences.
Client: Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
Industry: Public Spaces & Government
Services: Product & Service Design, Sourcing and Manufacturing