Driven By Impact

Rooted In People

We use a human-centered approach to reimagine how the world addresses its most urgent challenges in climate and human health. Why? Because empathetic, human-centered solutions create impact that lasts.

60+ Countries

We’ve worked with people and communities across the globe.

60+ Countries

We’ve worked with people and communities across the globe.

60+ Countries

We’ve worked with people and communities across the globe.

60+ Countries

We’ve worked with people and communities across the globe.

100s of Local Partners

As a collective, we tap into our deep networks of experts.

100s of Local Partners

As a collective, we tap into our deep networks of experts.

100s of Local Partners

As a collective, we tap into our deep networks of experts.

100s of Local Partners

As a collective, we tap into our deep networks of experts.

Fortune 500 & NGOs

Global brands, governments, and nonprofits trust our team to turn ideas into measurable change.

Fortune 500 & NGOs

Global brands, governments, and nonprofits trust our team to turn ideas into measurable change.

Fortune 500 & NGOs

Global brands, governments, and nonprofits trust our team to turn ideas into measurable change.

Fortune 500 & NGOs

Global brands, governments, and nonprofits trust our team to turn ideas into measurable change.

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Our Approach

We blend systems, people, and tools so ideas stay grounded in context and empathy.

The first card shows someone pouring liquid from a blue kettle into a glass jar of green herbs, labeled “Our Approach.”

Our Approach

We blend systems, people, and tools so ideas stay grounded in context and empathy.

The first card shows someone pouring liquid from a blue kettle into a glass jar of green herbs, labeled “Our Approach.”

Our Approach

We blend systems, people, and tools so ideas stay grounded in context and empathy.

The first card shows someone pouring liquid from a blue kettle into a glass jar of green herbs, labeled “Our Approach.”

Our Approach

We blend systems, people, and tools so ideas stay grounded in context and empathy.

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Our Process

We define, co-create, prototype, build, test, launch, and learn: this cycle shapes every project.

The middle card features a fisherman standing in a small boat at sunset, labeled “Our Process.”

Our Process

We define, co-create, prototype, build, test, launch, and learn: this cycle shapes every project.

The middle card features a fisherman standing in a small boat at sunset, labeled “Our Process.”

Our Process

We define, co-create, prototype, build, test, launch, and learn: this cycle shapes every project.

The middle card features a fisherman standing in a small boat at sunset, labeled “Our Process.”

Our Process

We define, co-create, prototype, build, test, launch, and learn: this cycle shapes every project.

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Our Focus

We tackle tackle challenges within food systems, the environment, and sustainability.

The third card shows a person in a sunhat kneeling to harvest red leafy plants, labeled “Our Focus.”

Our Focus

We tackle tackle challenges within food systems, the environment, and sustainability.

The third card shows a person in a sunhat kneeling to harvest red leafy plants, labeled “Our Focus.”

Our Focus

We tackle challenges within food systems, the environment, and sustainability.

The third card shows a person in a sunhat kneeling to harvest red leafy plants, labeled “Our Focus.”

Our Focus

We tackle tackle challenges within food systems, the environment, and sustainability.

How We Work

We are multi-disciplinary experts in design, social impact, sustainability, and technology who look at problems from diverse perspectives. We deeply collaborate with clients and impacted communities to help solve hard problems in innovative ways.

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Who We Work With

Our team members have worked for and with some of the most influential organizations in the world, applying design thinking and human-centered principles to address pressing challenges for humanity and our planet. We’ve worked across industries and sectors, including with multinational companies, non-profits, foundations, and governments.

What We've Done

We solve problems globally with organizations invested in changing the world.


We work with companies, nonprofits, government institutions, and foundations to bring the right people together to bring about change.

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Re-imagining Food Waste ​Reduction Across Seattle​

Seattle Public Utilities

Re-imagining Food Waste ​Reduction Across Seattle​

Seattle Public Utilities

Discovery

Re-imagining Food Waste ​Reduction Across Seattle​

Seattle Public Utilities

Discovery

Re-imagining Food Waste ​Reduction Across Seattle​

Seattle Public Utilities

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Why We Do What We Do

By prioritizing human experience and design-thinking principles, we guide individuals and organizations to consider broader systems to reframe solutions. Our global experience, combined with local wisdom, can bridge cultural divides and inspire new design thinkers.

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People Driven

We put people first, combining design thinking with lived experience to help partners view challenges through human perspectives and design solutions that strengthen communities and systems alike.

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People Driven

We put people first, combining design thinking with lived experience to help partners view challenges through human perspectives and design solutions that strengthen communities and systems alike.

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People Driven

We put people first, combining design thinking with lived experience to help partners view challenges through human perspectives and design solutions that strengthen communities and systems alike.

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People Driven

We put people first combining design thinking and lived experience to help teams view challenges through a human lens and co-create solutions strengthening communities and systems build confidence.

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Locally Engaged

We partner with local growers, vendors, and officials, applying design thinking principles to co-create sustainable answers and equip communities with skills and confidence to advance on their own.

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Locally Engaged

We partner with local growers, vendors, and officials, applying design thinking principles to co-create sustainable answers and equip communities with skills and confidence to advance on their own.

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Locally Engaged

We partner with local growers, vendors, and officials, applying design thinking principles to co-create sustainable answers and equip communities with skills and confidence to advance on their own.

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Locally Engaged

We partner with local growers, vendors, and officials, applying design thinking to co-create sustainable answers and equip communities with skills and confidence to advance on their own.

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Globally Informed

With designers, technologists, and sustainability experts on six continents, our network provides a diverse skillset and best-in-class methods to tackle any challenge, wherever in the world it crops up.

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Globally Informed

With designers, technologists, and sustainability experts on six continents, our network provides a diverse skillset and best-in-class methods to tackle any challenge, wherever in the world it crops up.

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Globally Informed

With designers, technologists, and sustainability experts on six continents, our network provides a diverse skillset and best-in-class methods to tackle any challenge, wherever in the world it crops up.

The third card shows a group of men talking in front of fishing nets, one holding a notebook, labeled “Globally Informed.”

Globally Informed

With designers, technologists, and sustainability experts on six continents, our network brings diverse skills and proven methods to solve challenges and equip communities to adapt and thrive anywhere.

Harvesting Solutions: From Food Waste to Food Justice

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Harvesting Solutions: From Food Waste to Food Justice

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Discovery

Harvesting Solutions: From Food Waste to Food Justice

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Discovery

Harvesting Solutions: From Food Waste to Food Justice

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Where We Gather

We host interactive events — from hands-on workshops to community panels — that bring people together to spark new ideas to solve seemingly intractable challenges. You’ll also find us speaking, listening, and learning at a number of sustainability-focused conferences.

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How We Think

We write about what we’re seeing, trying, and learning in the field — highlighting the voices, tools, and approaches that drive more thoughtful, inclusive solutions.

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The Paradox of Uncertainty

9/3/25

The Paradox of Uncertainty

9/3/25

Discovery

The Paradox of Uncertainty

9/3/25

Discovery

The Paradox of Uncertainty

9/3/25

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