Our mission is to use design to encourage understanding, collaboration, and cooperation for positive change.

The Bridge Studio provides custom design solutions for organizations at the leading edge of new technologies and social change.

Hiring The Bridge Studio means you get the personalized experience of working with a consultant and the firepower of a small army. We do this by assembling fit-for-purpose teams based on your unique communication needs. This tried and true model has allowed The Bridge Studio to remain nimble and focused on our niche client base over the years.

With 15 years in business, it’s safe to say that The Bridge Studio is not going anywhere. As we collaborate over time, we gain institutional knowledge about your organization that proves invaluable during times of transition and growth.

Working with The Bridge Studio, you can expect an experience that goes beyond the conventional design process. We’ll ensure you meet your deadline and enjoy the creative process along the way.

When you hire The Bridge Studio, you are supporting a minority, woman owned and operated small business that is a force for good.

Michelle Fox is the creative director and creative social entrepreneur behind The Bridge Studio. She has worked in non-profit communications since 2006. Her expertise lies at the intersections of design, strategy, and creative communications. 

When she’s not rolling up her sleeves on client projects, Michelle proudly demonstrates her commitment to being a force for good through advocacy, activism, and volunteering in her community. She has served on the Boulder Chamber Board of Directors, as well as the Board of the Boulder Potters’ Guild. She has helped to advance policy change through civic engagement and was involved in the passage of the 2023 Colorado Senate Bill 127: Protecting Opportunities and Workers’ Rights (POWR Act).

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Fellowships

  • Leadership Fellows of Boulder County, 2022
  • New Leaders Council, 2021

Continuing Education + Trainings

  • User Experience Design. General Assembly 2019
  • Art of Hosting, Calgary, Canada. 2018
  • U.lab: Leading From the Emerging Future. MIT via Edx. 2017
  • Human-Centered Design. Acumen + IDEO, 2016

Formal Education

  • Bachelor of Fine Arts, from the School of Art at Virginia Commonwealth University. Dual degree in Graphic Design and Craft/Material Studies, minor in Art History. Cum Laude.

Public Speaking Engagements

  • FXBG Neighbors: Crafting Purpose with The Bridge Studio (2025).
  • Craft of Consulting: Amping Up Success with a Design Consultant, Guest. 2023.
  • Now & Center: Entrepreneurial Voices from the Margin, Guest. 2022.
  • Apocalyptic Resilience, Presenter. “Evolution Design: A values-centered approach to systems change.” 2021.
  • Boulder County Arts Alliance, Moderator. “Relevance of Clay Panel Discussion.” 2019.
  • Colorado Creative Industries Summit, Co-Presenter. “Design Thinking Workshop on Artist Displacement.” 2017.
  • Rockefeller Foundation: 100 Resilient Cities luncheon, Co-Presenter. “Resilience Narratives.” 2015
  • Carnegie Mellon University’s Transition Design Symposium: Futures Panel, Panelist presenting position paper: “Urban Climate Resilience is Transition Design.” 2015.
  • National Adaptation Forum, Lead Presenter. “Resilience Narratives.” 2015.
  • Stockholm World Water Week, Co-Presenter. “Resilience Narratives.” 2015.
  • TedxMileHigh, Exhibitor: “Resilience Tumbling Blocks.” 2014.
  • National Adaptation Forum, Lead Presenter: “Using Games to Demystify Complexity.” 2013.

Our Founding Story

Just like most businesses, I started with a vision that was really more of a feeling — the feeling you get standing on the bridge of a ship, looking out onto the long-horizon view, where the ocean meets the sky.

That vision inspired the business name, The Bridge Studio.

I knew I wanted to build something small and nimble: calling in experts as needed, teaming up with other consultants and agencies for larger projects, and being a part of something bigger than myself.

Not a solo ship, but a fleet—each of us bringing our own strengths, all moving toward the same point off in the distance.

Years later, that's exactly what I've done through The Bridge Studio. I work with a trusted network of subcontractors and agencies, serving clients that range from international NGOs to research institutions.

Our branding process was inspired by natural systems and sacred geometry. After many iterations, this resulted in a simple logomark that elegantly resembles a compass, ship's wheel, and mandala.

The name and logomark inspire us each day to look to the future and pursue solutions in harmony with people and the planet.

Ready to get to work?