Collaboration
We work with the client as a co-designer in an interactive manner that allows for joint ownership for the creation of solutions. This means that we understand the needs of the community or client before designing. Designers or consultants who attempt to prescribe solutions from a distance are doomed to inappropriate and often unconstructive results. This concept of collaboration extends to the multidisciplinary make-up of our team.
Innovation
We recognize that most organizations working in the social field have challenges with resources and staffing. We create solutions that creatively reflect the capacity, budgetary considerations and sustainability commitments of the client organization.
Cultural Sensitivity
We ensure that we have an understanding of not only the organization but also the cultural reality of their neighborhood and target population. Big city solutions transposed to an economically challenged rural environment is a recipe for failure. Understanding culture involves appreciating the literacy, educational background, and economics of both the target population and the volunteers and staff of the organization.
Effective Communication
Our design team has developed the ability to clearly define the message that an organization wants distributed. Drawing on communication techniques such as graphics and advocacy, we can help an organization shape its message to fit its audience. Since no message or audience is the same, we must communicate as effectively as possible to ensure the greatest impact.
Efficiency
We recognize that the influence of an organization is shaped by the effective use of its space, people and organizational processes. Review and modification of organizational structure along with training and support of staff and volunteers can make each initiative more effective and create greater results.
Viable Economic Sustainability
We strive to create replicable self-sustaining programs that succeed without chronic dependence on donation models. We look for opportunities to take advantage of scale, partnerships and alternative revenue streams to develop a solid basis for future growth.
Improving the Impact
We honor our generational responsibility to lower our environmental impact without compromising quality of service. We aim to improve both the physical and psychological quality of life for our clients and community.
