Colloqate Design

Colloqate seeks to dismantle oppressive and racist systems by creating spaces of healing and community for marginalized groups. At Colloqate, we want to amplify the voices of the voiceless, recount the tales of the unheard, and shed light on the histories that have been hidden. We fight for several seats at the table for those most harmed and use community engagement and organizing to have the necessary conversations with those most impacted at the hand of government practices and policies.

Colloqate Design is a multidisciplinary nonprofit Design Justice practice focused on expanding community access to, and building power through, the design of social, civic, and cultural spaces. Our mission is to intentionally organize, advocate, and design spaces of racial, social, and cultural justice throughout the built environment. Through programming, planning and design projects, Colloqate seeks to dismantle the privilege and power structures that use the design professions to maintain systems of injustice.

Testimonials

"This dedicated group really is connecting community and creative expression. Good work!" Ann Maier, Orleans Parish Juvenile Court

"They have a very good public engagement model and it's really great, and I admire it." Vincenzo Pasquantonio, Executive Director, Human Relations Commission

"I am grateful to have worked with Colloqate on two of our public library projects, where they led community engagement efforts for both and led the design for one. Colloqate is willing to question the status quo with open curiosity and will help propel an organization's work forward toward more equitable community outcomes." Suzanne Chou, Community Engagement Manager, Multnomah County Libraries