About
Founded in 2020 by christian scott and Cecilia Portillo, Mutual is a research and design studio committed to social change. While Cecilia has since moved on to new adventures, her contributions continue to inspire our work.
We are a collective of artists, community advocates, entrepreneurs, and researchers supporting diverse organizations create more accessible and community-centred strategies, business models, products, and services.
The desire to create impact is our driving force, and approach design as a tool that can improve people's lives and the planet's living conditions.
We work collaboratively alongside clients dedicated to making a positive impact.
Our Process
Discover
A discovery phase to build trust and understand your needs and expectations, as well as your project’s challenges and possibilities.
Explore
Research and creative exploration! Expect some check-ins and presentations; your input will direct our creative process—and keep us mutually accountable on timeline and scope.
Express
Yei! Final delivery.
Time for celebration and to put the work into use to help you achieve your organization’s goals. We’ll keep supporting you along the way.