About—
We’re a Black-owned, female-led team of strategists, designers, and producers based in New York, bringing a fresh perspective to how brands engage, inspire, and connect.
Experiences are what move us.
Our mission is to harness their power through thoughtful strategy and pragmatic creativity. At our core, we are inspired by beauty, shaped by culture, and driven by a collective purpose.
We craft refined experiences, guided by diverse, forward-thinking visions that foster community among multidimensional audiences.
Clients—
All Raise, BET, Dior, FENDI, Hennessy, Loro Piana, M.A.C. Cosmetics, GE Aerospace, R29
Services—
We create events, activations, and retail environments that embody aesthetic excellence.
Strategy
Experiential Strategy & Planning
Cultural Programming
Attendee Strategy
Design
Creative Direction & Spatial Design
Program & Toolkit Development
Interiors & Visual Merchandising
Production
Full-Service Event Production
Content Creation
Project Management
Founder—
WONU was founded by Jade Akintola, an award-winning Executive Creative Producer and marketer with a vision for creating meaningful, expertly crafted experiences for the many.
Raised in London with Nigerian roots, New York is now home. Jade, founded WONU after a decade in the agency and production world (MATTE Projects, The Production Club, VICE).
She developed an arts-anchored, purpose-driven approach to experiential marketing, blending creativity with cultural influences to drive impactful growth and foster a thriving, diverse creative community.
Jade is also the founder of ITA, a premium outdoor furniture and goods brand.
Careers—
We’re always looking to grow our talent network.
Please submit resumes and/or portfolios to letswork@wonu.studio
Values—
WONU [won-nu] means “to lead with grace” in Yoruba. These are the values that guide us and our work:
Integrity: We show up as our true selves – with honesty, openness, and transparency.
Refinement: We promote accessible aesthetic excellence because our community deserves the best.
Mastery: Our touch has finesse: Expertise combined with care.
Community: Black-owned, female-led: This is our perspective, and this is who gets it done.
Website—Design by Lian
WONU © 2025.