monopo new york is a Tokyo-born, women-led creative studio specializing in visual identities, activation and storytelling for culturally-driven brands. With creatives in Paris, London, and Tokyo. monopo bridges East and West with the belief that different perspectives = better ideas.

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Ruxandra worked in editorial graphic design until 2019, when she became increasingly interested in how colors can create atmospheres in a range of contexts, including graphic design, art, and architecture. She shares her research on color through her writing and uses this knowledge as a contractor at Google NYC.

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A designer, artist, and entrepreneur, Joe partnered with product designer Kaiwei Tang to found Light, a phone designed to be used as little as possible. With its minimalist design, Light offers an alternative to the monopolies occupying our time and attention and promotes an intentional relationship with technology.