Our name reflects the diversity of our projects: MANY collaborations, MANY partners, MANY mediums, MANY outputs, MANY impacts, MANY design. We respond strategically to the unique needs of every project, work closely with our partners to bring their voices and expertise into the mix, and we design and implement projects to elevate progressive initiatives and support creative communities.
What We Design
The form of each project fits the needs of those who interact with it. Here's some of what we have designed.
Exhibitions
Wayfinding
Spatial Graphics
Identity Systems
Books & Prints
Websites
Strategies
Services
Workshops
Information Graphics
Campaigns
Select Clients & Partners
We have collaborated with a diverse range of organizations, including those here. Our work has been featured by Webby, Slate, 99% Invisible, NPR, AIGA, Impact Design Hub, and Fast Company.
Brief History
2012
Year Andrew's first book came out. Designing for Social Change provided the evolving framework to help MANY grow. He has collaborated on three additional publications.
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Our work has been featured on platforms like Webby, SLATE, 99% Invisible, NPR, AIGA, and Fast Company.
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13th is the street (and 5th Ave) is the location of Andrew's office at Parsons School of Design, where he teaches as Assistant Professor of Integrated Design.
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Number of national and international talks Andrew has given on topics related to design for social innovation. (as of 05/2023)
2015
The year MANY was founded as a design studio focused on elevating progressive initiatives and supporting creative communities.
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Partners we've worked with since we started, across NYC, the USA, and internationally. Our clients range from foundations and small businesses to cultural institutions and advocacy groups. Reach out to talk about your project.
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Number of pro bono projects we take on at any one time. Contact us to see what pro bono project we're working on now.
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Designers who have worked on MANY projects. Three designers usually comprise a team for each project.
Founded by Andrew Shea
In addition to leading the studio, Andrew has been writing about design's evolution as a field for over 10 years, including co-authoring Design for Social Innovation: Case Studies from Around the World (2021), co-editing LEAP Dialogues: Career Pathways in Design for Social Innovation (2016), and Designing for Social Change: Strategies for Community-Based Design (2012). Andrew is an Assistant Professor of Integrated Design at Parsons School of Design, where he repeatedly teaches courses that focus on community-based design, service design, and artificial intelligence. Andrew speaks at public events like TEDx, at schools, and at conferences. He has served as an advisor for various organizations and on juries for Sappi Ideas That Matter, Design Ignites Change, and the Center for Urban Pedagogy. He received his MFA in Graphic Design from the Maryland Institute College of Art, and a BA in both Politics & Philosophy and Creative Nonfiction Writing from the University of Pittsburgh.
We design physical spaces, printed materials, collaborative experiences, and digital platforms to support creative communities and elevate civic, educational, and environmental initiatives.
2 West 13th Street
New York, NY
586 306 6323
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