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Johan Matthews,
Principal + Founder
Mutual Design is a global strategy + co-design company
based out of Schenectady, NY.
We were founded in 2019 to respond to what our founder calls disconnection by design: a condition where a community cannot equitably access the services or spaces they need to live flourishing lives.
Since then, we have collaborated with local leaders + institutions in emerging communities such as the City of Schenectady, SUNY Schenectady, Common Wealth,
Black Farmer Fund, Canari, LandArt Studio + more
to facilitate award-winning equitable change strategies.
Our Services Include:
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Conducting user research + community outreach
to inspire the design of inclusive initiatives.
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Facilitating experiences that engage diverse stakeholders
in ideation + shared decision-making.
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Coaching + collaborating with local leaders + institutions
to implement equitable change strategies.
"Mutual means shared.
Anything shared flourishes.
At Mutual Design
we reconcile social complexity
to create shared futures"