We believe in using design to solve big problems. We have focused our energy and attention on solving the housing crisis in the Bay Area.

The team

We're proud to work with a team of committed volunteers.

Staff
Board

We're proud to work with the following partners.

Our values

1. Work on big problems.

We feel the urgency of big problems like poverty, hunger, homelessness, access to education, and global health. We’re not trying to save the world in one fell swoop—instead we identify areas where we can make a real difference, then work to provide creative, thoughtful, effective solutions.

2. Use good design.

Meaningful impact begins with thoughtful design. We use simple, people-focused design to raise awareness, communicate, and educate.

3. Inspire and mobilize others.

Meaningful impact begins with thoughtful design. We use simple, people-focused design to raise awareness, communicate, and educate.

4. Work differently.

We believe boldness paves the way for change. Sometimes old problems benefit from a new look. We opt for the unconventional path over the conventional when it means bigger impact and faster change.

5. Make an impact.

It’s all about delivery. We know we’re delivering because everything we do must be measurable. 1,000 maps for the homeless. 150 wells of clean water in Africa and India. 400 kids who are excited about taking care of their health. Affordable new homes for 100,000 people in the Bay Area in the next 10 years.