ABOUT US

We’re a design think tank dedicated to amplifying the stories too often overlooked, weaving culture, community, and heritage into every practice.

By blurring the lines between design, archival research, strategy, production, and transformative philosophies, our work crosses disciplines and defies expectations. We are a space where unexpected ideas take root and traditional boundaries wither, because true innovation demands dreaming bigger and daring to do differently. As your creative partner, we don’t just help tell stories; together, we can create experiences, products, and identities that spark dialogue to ignite greater movements.

THIS IS HOW WE SHOW UP

  • We shine light on stories that usually get skipped. Culture, community, and heritage aren’t extras—they’re our North Star.

  • We don’t do things in silos. Design, research, strategy, production, and fresh ideas all come together to create work that crosses boundaries and makes an impact.

  • There’s no work around. We work with intention—thoughtful process, honest collaboration, sustainable support, and long-term cultivation over quick solutions.

  • Innovation starts with play. We prioritize the space to dream wildly, educate, experiment boldly, and bring fresh ideas to life through creative exploration.

  • We do things on purpose—careful process, people-first thinking, and decisions that favor the future.

    We’re changing how people experience design and storytelling through carefully crafted yet unexpected contributors.

Created, curated, and occasionally led by Kamille Glenn

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Created, curated, and occasionally led by Kamille Glenn •

Kamille Glenn “headshot” 2025.03.18
Shot by Esther Faciane

MARCUS DC: A Restaurant Exploration
with Chef Marcus Samuelsson

The nature of energy and time through reciprocity, drawing on cultural connections across the African Diaspora

dsgn categories: branding, interior, textile/surface, furniture

Main Dining by Scott Schuman

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Layering

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Framing Worksession

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Private Dining by dsgnrs.studio

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Open Kitchen by Scott Schuman

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Materials Worksession

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We’re the creative disruptor of the ‘dsgnrs’ family.
To learn more about maker space design, opportunities, ideologies, and community building, check out our educational disruptor, dsgnrswrkshp.