Studio Story

Discover our founding mission, values, and the journey that led us to specialize in social impact design.

Our Journey

From humble beginnings to becoming a trusted partner for social impact organizations worldwide.

2016

The Beginning

Abayomi founded Festa Design Studio with a vision to bridge the gap between effective design and social impact work, starting with education technology projects at TEKEDU.

2018

TEKEDU Breakthrough

Successfully delivered transformative education technology solutions, serving over 10,000 students and establishing our reputation for user-centered design in educational settings.

2020

Trauma-Informed Approach

Recognized the critical need for trauma-informed design principles in social sector work, formally integrating these practices into our methodology and training.

2022

Global Remote-First

Transitioned to a fully remote-first model, enabling collaboration with social impact organizations worldwide while maintaining our commitment to personal connection and cultural sensitivity.

2024 - Present

Scaling Impact

Serving 50+ organizations globally, leading industry conversations on trauma-informed design, and building tools that help other designers integrate these principles into their work.

Our Values

The principles that guide every decision, every design, and every partnership.

Empathy First

We center the lived experiences of the communities our clients serve, ensuring every design decision is informed by real human needs and cultural context.

Trauma-Informed

Safety, trustworthiness, choice, and cultural awareness are built into every interface, interaction, and user journey we create.

Radical Accessibility

Digital equity isn't optional. We design for all abilities, all devices, all internet speeds, and all levels of digital literacy.

True Partnership

We're not just vendors; we're collaborators invested in your long-term success and the communities you serve.

Continuous Learning

The social sector evolves rapidly. We stay current with research, best practices, and emerging technologies to serve our clients better.

Systems Thinking

We design not just interfaces, but entire ecosystems that support sustainable change and organizational growth.

Our Impact

Numbers that reflect the trust organizations place in us and the communities we've helped reach.

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