Design a Better World

The world is rapidly changing. What worked in the past won’t get us to our desired future. We must be committed to evolving by design.

Modern Species was founded in 2009 with one clear understanding — we, as designers of brands, products, movements, and cultures, have an obligation to use our powers of influence for good. This inspired us to embark on a bold mission to be part of the necessary change by helping design a better world. One that is more just, regenerative, and healthy.

We don’t just take on a few nonprofit projects and pat ourselves on the back. Our mission is woven throughout our brand and influences how we operate, who we work with, and how we design.


Good business

We’re here to prove that businesses don’t need to be extractive to thrive. So we go the extra mile to be B Corp Certified, 1% for the Planet Members, carbon neutral, and much more.

Great clients

Our commitment to impact means we only support brands and projects that make the world better — for all species. This isn’t a feel-good project on the side. It’s all or nothing.

Smart design

A creative solution that doesn’t consider the entire system could do more harm than good. We aim to consider the environmental, economic, and ethical impacts of all our design decisions.

B Corp Certified

We continually strive to improve our impact on our workers, customers, suppliers, community, and the environment because without them we’d be very sad and lonely.

 

1% for the Planet Member

We donate well beyond 1% of our annual revenue to causes that support the earth because we hate the idea of having to find another home planet.

 

Carbon Neutral Certified

We offset our carbon footprint with We Are Neutral, which helps to fund carbon-reducing initiatives and fight against climate change.

 

Did we mention we approach sustainability holistically…

A creative solution that doesn’t consider the entire system it’s designed to function within can do more harm than good. That’s why we don’t dip our toes in the sustainability waters and hope for the best. We do a triple-back-flip off the cliff and dive deep into impact-strategy waters to make sure we’re considering the big picture so we can guide your brand to sustainability olympics gold!


Environment

To keep this complex system we call Earth running smoothly, we seek to work in harmony with nature, eliminating waste and toxins wherever possible.

Economy

Responsible financial decision making helps allocate more money toward the mission, helps ensure fair wages, and helps keep money in local economies.

Ethics

Every material, vendor, and proposed solution is looked at closely to make sure we’re not causing undue harm to anyone/thing touched by the project.

Interested in working together?

We take on projects that we’re excited about and work with clients we respect. Send us an email or give us a call to get started.