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We’re a product, design and live storytelling studio.

What We Do

We partner with mission-driven organizations to design and build positive products with tangible impact. We offer both defined packages and fractional, ongoing support through our Collectivist network.

  • We help mission-driven teams turn early ideas into impactful products. Through a short discovery phase and focused design sprint, we deliver a working prototype and actionable roadmap within weeks.

  • We help early-stage startups and experimental journalism organizations launch new products, services and initiatives. Our recommendations are grounded in experience launching products at The Washington Post, The New York Times, McClatchy, Huge and more.

  • We design live experiences with a product mindset. Our events combine journalism, art and music to extend the impact of important stories beyond a single moment.

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We match our clients with Collective experts to fill gaps and provide hands-on design, technology and content support. Collectivists don't just coach — they execute.

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Recent Work