Powered by Verity Social Design Studio seeks to empower self-expression through the arts, advocacy, and education. We believe that self-expression and the meaning it creates will transcend the roles you play and institutions you’re within.
Self-expression creates systems of value, meaning, and shared culture. These factors drive social innovation and community unity to improve the individual and collective wellbeing of society.
We seek to address systemic barriers to individual self-expression. Oppressive laws, lack of access to resources, discriminatory practices, and inequality prevent silenced voices from the ability to express and advocate for themselves.
We seek to use art as a medium to amplify the collective voices of marginalized communities. This is art beyond aesthetics. This is design for social change. Let’s let the art do the talking.
Beyond the Studio
Photo by Matthew Fitz
Executive Director | Lead Designer
Kylan Stephon Hayes is a social designer, visual artist, and political scientist dedicated to producing creative work for positive social change. He began his career in government affairs, incorporating creative problem-solving and strategizing into his methodology. After working within the legal system and other cause-based initiatives, he discovered the emerging field of social design. Utilizing his collection of skills in artistic storytelling, design thinking, and political strategizing, he is now focused on leading the Verity Social Design Studio and creating social change.
Kylan Stephon Hayes
Board of Directors
Board Chairman | Andrew den Boggende
Board Vice-Chairman | Chloe Lynch
Treasurer | Jesse Rutkowski
Secretary | Diego De Jesus
Policy Researcher | Emery Roth