Be Who You Are, Wherever You Are

We are amidst a Renaissance.

A Movement is erupting to celebrate individuality, culture and the beauty of “otherness” from the playroom to the boardroom.

Umani Studio exists to move us forward. We create inclusive products, media and experiences that shift us from conversation to action.

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Umani Studio designs for the minority because we are the majority.

The Real Reel: Watch us in Action

Since our launch in 2017, we’ve piloted three properties—Jai Jai Hooray, Holi Hooray and Asha and Mo.  Our human-centered research led to a pioneering children’s collection inspired by South Asian art and folklore that has given voice and visibility to previously overlooked customers.  

Umani Studio sees the future and propels us there with whimsical, intentional and irresistible innovations. 

What We Do

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Insights

We lead qualitative research missions to ask the right questions and produce insights that will lead to true innovation. PoC led, human-centered, and culturally informed.

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Incubate

We develop and commercialize new properties that are inspired by culture and identity. Umani both creates our own brands and invests in emerging artists and entrepreneurs to seed their vision.

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Influence

We selectively co-create with established brands who can offer scale and infrastructure for ideas the world needs now. Our role is to research, source creators, design product and set market context.

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