Rara Matter is a design + emergent strategy studio specializing in branding, visual, and UX solutions for arts, culture, and change.

Founded on the idea of creating a commons-led design practice, where knowledge sharing and equitable participation live at the center, Rara Matter crafts experiences that are as much about process as they are about outcomes. Collaborating with purpose-driven businesses, organizations, and creatives, the studio creates visually engaging, daring, and intentional works across industries rooted in social and gender justice, trauma-informed practices, and accessibility. By embracing emergent strategies and a culture of joyful experimentation, we expand upon what's possible when design centers both people and process.

Rara Matter is led by Jessy V. Castillo, a queer gender-fluid designer and strategist, who brings years of experience and expertise to each collaboration. In the studio, we work with a trusted community of designers, illustrators, developers, and more to exceed the bespoke needs of each project.