Public Design Agency

Yay for PDA!

Public Design Agency (PDA) is an award-winning design studio and social impact consulting firm. We strive to foster cross-cultural exchange, civic stewardship, and creative self-expression in every project we co-create.

We are black woman-owned, New Orleans-based, and California born.

 
 
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We employ design-driven processes and civic engagement as tools for building a more equitable world.

 
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PDA workshops, consultancies, and place-making initiatives bolster creativity, promote self-expression, and incite civic engagement.

Find out how! 

 
 
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What is PDA or a “Public Display of Affection”?

Public Displays of Affection are feelings, ideas, prototypes, and designs that benefit society and improve public space. Public Displays of Affection are co-created by citizen experts and expert citizens—like you!

Become a Public Design Agent!