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Design by Ariel for BYQ Studio

/ˈaks(ə)l/ 

Axle is a social innovation studio at the nexus of creativity and collaboration.

We work with the world’s most influential communities to bridge gaps between idea and practice through an interdisciplinary lens. 

Let’s craft wonder.

Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University • The Center for Government Excellence at Johns Hopkins University • The Centers for Disease Control • The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship • Southern Communities Initiative • The United Negro College Fund • Allies for Community Business • Etsy • The Moleskine Foundation • HBCUvc • The World Food Programme • Atlantic Philanthropies • Richardson Partners • The Society of Children's Book Writers • room for magic •

Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University • The Center for Government Excellence at Johns Hopkins University • The Centers for Disease Control • The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship • Southern Communities Initiative • The United Negro College Fund • Allies for Community Business • Etsy • The Moleskine Foundation • HBCUvc • The World Food Programme • Atlantic Philanthropies • Richardson Partners • The Society of Children's Book Writers • room for magic •

Latest

Projects

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Advancing Equitable Data Systems for Global Governance
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Building the Future of Food through Investors, Farmers, Designers and Activists
2023
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Creative Placemaking through Performance Art
2023
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Exploring the Sustainability of State-Sponsored Brands
2023
Igniting Perspectives that Reimagine Possibility. 
OUR APPROACH

At the forefront of design innovation, we believe in leveraging creativity for social transformation. We view creativity as the ability to move beyond conventional boundaries, connect with new concepts,
and apply imagination to the present.

Our approach is rooted in research, informed by strategy,
and directed toward liberation.

Services

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Research + Strategy

We shape what's next for visionary brands and changemakers through insight-driven strategy and systems-level research - equipping organizations to lead with clarity, purpose and agile results.
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⟶ Capacity Building + Leadership Development
⟶ Governance + Organizational Design
⟶ Impact Partnerships + Relationship Design

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Experience
Design

We design user-centric experiences that foster connection, well-being and long-term engagement - blending strategy, storytelling and systems thinking to turn insights into meaningful impact.
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⟶ Community Engagement + Co-Design
⟶ Conferences + Convenings
⟶ UX/UI Design






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Narrative
Design

We craft asset-based narratives that illuminate community strengths, shape brand identity, and chart a compelling path forward - aligning storytelling with strategy to drive future-focused progress.

⟶ Brand Development
⟶ Asset-Oriented Framework Design
⟶ Cause Marketing + Communications


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Let’s craft wonder.

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We turn ideas into practice to make the world a better place. 

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