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Marquise Stillwell

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Marquise Stillwell

Marquise is the founder and principal of Openbox, a people-centered design studio focused on improving the lives of people in the communities and cities. Marquise brings his passion for supporting diverse cultures and bringing positive change through his many philanthropic and creative activities, from teaching at Danish design schools—CIID in Copenhagen and the KaosPilot in Aarhus; to co-founding Deem Journal, a publication focused on design and social practice; and also collaborating with his Openbox colleague Petter Ringbom on films including Shield and Spear (2014) and The New Bauhaus (2019). Marquise serves as a board member for the Lowline Underground Park, Stae, Artmatr, and Urban Ocean Lab. He is also a member of the High Line Advisory Committee.

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A note from Marquise Stillwell, Black designer and business owner, to other leaders out there