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The Summer Workbook
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A design-wellness studio founded with the confidence, that design thinking, branding, and self-discovery are the vital aspects for participating in today's modern world.
Welcome to a more creative future.
Meet your DesignU Guide & Founder, Jemme Aldridge.
Jemme ( pronounced ‘gem-me’ ) spends her professional time enhancing the visual stimulus by providing creative solutions to global brands of Style.
There’s a chance you may have engaged with her work over the last 15+ years through iconic companies such as Marc Jacobs Fragrances, Estee Lauder Companies, Vogue Italia, Violet Grey, Warby Parker, Madewell, Kate Spade – among countless others.
Behind the scenes, Jemme has been writing, coaching and hosting workshops centered around her philosophy of Design-Wellness, illuminating the importance of Design within our Consciousness. (Cue DesignU.)
Ways to Engage
The Summer Workbook
UPDATE THIS COPY : The I AM Issue / Download our monthly workbook free! (See what hundreds are saying is awesome.)
Book Now : Studio Sessions
UPDATE THIS COPY: Founder, Jemme* offers a unique version of life coaching inspired by The Designer Archetype.
Brand Love
DesignU's insights are gained from a founder's portfolio of experiences:
Creative Direction, Executive Creative Liaison
Art Direction, Founding Team Experience
Strategic Consulting, Digital Design Direction
Creative Leadership, Branding
Trend Forecasting Column & Illustration
Alumni, Student Leader Award, Guest Instruction
What they said...
Break through life's creative blocks with the help of DesignU.
“Jemme opened my eyes to new ways of thinking, not only to new possibilities I could pursue, but new ways of thinking about the unique value I could offer the world.”
— REBECCA @GUSMACALLIBASTER / luxury sustainability manager now entreprenuer
“I leave each session more inspired and more determined. You’ve become a guiding voice for me while discovering my potential - referential as I develop my creative process.”
— CHRISTIAN / brand manager & content producer“I really needed that. After the state of things this year, (founder) Jemme's insights and ability to shift my perspective led to a national brand collaboration promoting my business.”
— TARA @MixedCompanyNYC / florist & creative director
Democratize Design
When you invest in yourself through DesignU, you’re investing in impactful change for young minds. We provide donations, free design thinking resources and DesignU workshops to non-for profits who help young people bravely take on the world, using creativity as a real-world super power. Our purpose is to help bridge the global opportunity gap of our design-first future.