thatstella.studio – inclusive insight by design

At Studio Stella,

Creating a better future for people starts with inclusive insight.

We are imaginative strategists, designers and researchers.

Inclusion doesn’t end with customers. Our process spans sectors, disciplines and geographies. We work alongside our clients throughout the creative process.

Studio Stella is focused on the future and we always put people first.

Imagine maternal health improved by design

We’ve contributed to the design of a variety of maternal health initiatives in the US and globally. To amplify how improved access to family planning has improved lives, we interviewed women and health practitioners in West African hospitals for an international humanitarian organization. {Thanks @AnnieSpratt for your beautiful photo!}

Imagine residential solar was an accessible service

Studio Stella’s designers worked with major US utilities to illuminate consumer and employee experiences in developing residential solar and other new services that are now on the market. {Thanks Bill Mead for your beautiful photo!}

This is a visualization of a service blueprint which we created for one of our clients. It is the portfolio image representing the inclusive UX research that we do. Source: Studio Stella — Imagine design strategy that is inclusive of all constituent needs

Studio Stella is dedicated to amplifying the voices of all stakeholders, but particularly those people who are typically marginalized in the product and service development processes. Our process draws from qualitative inquiry, so that the stories shared by all stakeholders take form in the final product. Studio Stella has applied this approach across industries –from fast-moving consumer goods to global health and B2B commercial applications. {Design: @StudioStella for Vijana Corps}

Imagine first aid made more accessible based on inclusive insight

When the Red Cross redesigned their first aid app in 2022, a Studio Stella-led study gave voice to the rich and diverse stories of 9000 users, practitioners and instructors to inform the redesign of the lifesaving app. {Thanks Nathana Reboucas for the use of your photo!}

Imagine shopping experiences reflected local values

Studio Stella works with global brands to develop products and services that reflect consumers’ values. We’ve contributed to research for big-box US retailers to improve online and in-store experiences. In China, our work provided insight into housekeeping values for a FMCG manufacturer. {Thanks Viki Mohamad for the use of your photo!}

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