About Us
WONU is an independent studio that focuses on physical environments and brand activations. We exist to fill a gap in the market, using our unique blend of creative excellence and elevated execution. We run lean and move fast, transforming brand environments into high-value cultural spots that we deliver with absolute fidelity.
Ultimately, our job is simple: to secure loyalty through shared experience.
Led with grace
WONU was founded in 2020 by Jade Akintola, a London-born brand builder and Executive Creative Producer based in New York. Her experience includes high-impact collaborations with major brands like Harrods, LVMH, Google, Nike, and Spotify.
She established WONU to bring a more intentional and culturally intelligent lens to physical space, combining strategy, creativity, and production to meet the evolving needs of modern brands.
We approach every project with awareness and responsibility, consciously working to reduce environmental impact while upholding high creative and operational standards. Guided by a global perspective shaped by architecture, art, and design, Jade leads the studio with a focus on clarity, taste, and execution.
WONU is part of a broader creative ecosystem that includes ITA, a leisure brand rooted in culture, and FAM, a portrait company celebrating modern family.
What WONU means
WONU means to enter with grace in Yoruba.
It is both our name and our approach. Grace in process. Grace in presence. Grace in how we work with others.
What we value
Integrity
We show up as our full selves—honest, open, and transparent.
Refinement
We hold ourselves to a standard of aesthetic and creative excellence. Our community deserves nothing less.
Mastery
Our touch has finesse: expertise guided by taste.
Community
Black-owned. Female-led. Rooted in collaboration and care. This is our perspective and the way we work.
The team
We’re a team of strategists, designers, and producers who stay close to the work.
We scale deliberately, collaborate seamlessly, and execute with precision to ensure your vision is delivered without compromise.
Let's build
If you're thinking about how your brand shows up in the world, we'd love to hear from you.