What kind of work do you do?

We design for transformation. Our work spans service design, sustainable innovation, creative direction, and eco-wellness. That means we help organizations rethink systems, services, and experiences—with a focus on equity, climate responsibility, and human dignity.

We collaborate with public agencies, nonprofits, startups, universities, and values-aligned brands to explore what's next—and how to build it with care.

What makes you different?

We combine creative wellness with global systems thinking. Our studio sees creativity, sustainability, and healing as deeply connected. We’re not just building better services—we’re building better ways of living and relating to one another and to the Earth.

You might find us prototyping with government workers one week and painting with elders in nature the next. That’s the kind of range we bring.

What’s your philosophy on “design research”?

We believe research is sacred. It’s not extractive—it’s a dialogue. Our research methods are built to restore trust, surface deep truths, and amplify marginalized voices. We don’t chase trends; we reveal what’s real, what matters, and what’s emerging.

We often explore questions like:

• What does wellness look like in your community?

• How do systems make people feel unseen or unsafe?

• What futures are people already imagining?

What does a typical engagement look like?

There’s no one-size-fits-all, but here’s a general arc:

1. Discovery — We ask questions, listen deeply, and map the landscape.

2. Design Research — We co-create with communities, not just “users.”

3. Synthesis — We surface insights, patterns, and emotional truths.

4. Prototyping — We build ideas that people can see, touch, feel.

5. Strategy & Implementation — We make the work actionable and sustainable.

Sometimes it’s 3 weeks. Sometimes it’s 6 months. Let’s talk.

How can we get started?

Easy. Reach out via xavierdevaughn.com/contact or email xdesignj@gmail.com. Let us know:

• What you’re working on

• Where you’re stuck or curious

• What kind of support you’re looking for

We’ll set up a call and see if we’re a good fit.