Discover our founding mission, values, and the journey that led us to specialize in social impact design.
From humble beginnings to becoming a trusted partner for social impact organizations worldwide.
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.
Successfully delivered transformative education technology solutions, serving over 10,000 students and establishing our reputation for user-centered design in educational settings.
Recognized the critical need for trauma-informed design principles in social sector work, formally integrating these practices into our methodology and training.
Transitioned to a fully remote-first model, enabling collaboration with social impact organizations worldwide while maintaining our commitment to personal connection and cultural sensitivity.
Serving 50+ organizations globally, leading industry conversations on trauma-informed design, and building tools that help other designers integrate these principles into their work.
The principles that guide every decision, every design, and every partnership.
We center the lived experiences of the communities our clients serve, ensuring every design decision is informed by real human needs and cultural context.
Safety, trustworthiness, choice, and cultural awareness are built into every interface, interaction, and user journey we create.
Digital equity isn't optional. We design for all abilities, all devices, all internet speeds, and all levels of digital literacy.
We're not just vendors; we're collaborators invested in your long-term success and the communities you serve.
The social sector evolves rapidly. We stay current with research, best practices, and emerging technologies to serve our clients better.
We design not just interfaces, but entire ecosystems that support sustainable change and organizational growth.
Numbers that reflect the trust organizations place in us and the communities we've helped reach.
Explore other aspects of our work and approach.
Meet our founder, explore his professional journey, and discover the TEKEDU projects that shaped our approach.
Explore our trauma-informed design principles and methodology for creating inclusive, impactful solutions.
Understand our collaborative process, from discovery through implementation and ongoing support.
Whether you need to build internal capacity, implement a full-scale project, or co-create something entirely new, we meet you where you are.