Meanwhile is a strategy-led design studio transforming complex ideas into clear, accessible, and culturally grounded public-facing systems across pixel, print, and immersive environments.
We partner with mission-driven organizations shaping how people live, gather, and engage with culture, across hospitality, public space, and health.
Our New York practice is a NYC-certified Minority-and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE).
New York Studio
Nicky Chang
Founder, Brand Strategy & Design Partner
Nicky Chang is NYC-based strategist and design lead working at the intersection of brand systems, business design, and immersive environments. As founder of Meanwhile, she advises organizations through moments of growth, transformation, and public engagement, guiding key stakeholders navigating decisions that span business strategy, brand experience, and placemaking. Her work has been featured in The New Yorker, The New York Times, Vogue, Forbes, and The Wall Street Journal. Nicky holds a Master of Architecture from Yale University and a B.A. in Art History Practice from Williams College. She serves as an invited critic at Columbia GSAPP, Pratt Institute, and Parsons School of Design.
Tokyo Studio
Jaime Garcia
Partner
Jaime Garcia is a product designer and design researcher with a deep focus on emerging technologies and the future of human-centered interactions. His work integrates emotive design, anthropology research, and strategic foresight, harnessing design as a force for social, economical, and cultural impact. Jaime engages in creative mentoring and is an integral part of multidisciplinary projects across the globe including Rakuten, SONY, Cartier, Vitra, and Hewlett-Packard. He earned his Master's in Business Design in Milan, Italy, and his B.A. in Industrial Design.