The Bridge Studio is a boutique design studio located in Boulder, Colorado.

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

We are dedicated to delivering exceptional design services through joyful experiences.

A recent client said, “Michelle, your design reviews feel like art therapy.”

Imagine working together could mean that your project gets done on time, on budget, and it can feel like art therapy.

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

Hiring TBS 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 TBS to remain nimble and focused on our niche client base over the years.

With over 14 years in business, it’s safe to say that TBS 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 TBS, 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 social entrepreneur behind The Bridge Studio. She has worked in non-profit communications since 2006. Her expertise lies at the intersections of design, strategy, systems thinking, 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 currently serves on the Boulder Chamber Board of Directors and was most recently 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
  • Both fellowship programs are based on civic leadership and diversity, equity, access, and inclusion principles.

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

  • 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.

The Bridge Studio's name is inspired by the long-horizon view seen from the bridge of a ship.

Our branding process was inspired by natural systems and sacred geometry. This resulted in a logomark that resembles a compass, ship's wheel, and mandala. Our name and logomark inspire us each day to look to the future and pursue solutions that are in harmony with people and the planet.

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