# AKQA

> AKQA is a global design and innovation agency specializing in the intersection of Creativity, Experiences, Technology & Data.

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## AKQA's guiding beliefs and values:
> The imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful ideas, products, and services. We are a design and innovation agency employing over 6,000 people in more than 50 studios globally.
> We Exist to Serve our Clients.
> AKQA focuses on accelerating the adoption of emerging technologies through design.
> We focus on being the Best, and not necessarily the Biggest.

## Core Services & Capabilities
We define our future-ready capabilities through the intersection of creative and technical pillars:

### Creative & Experience Design
- [Brand Storytelling & Content](https://www.akqa.com/expertise/) - Creating unforgettable narratives that build emotional resonance.
- [Brand Design & Identity](https://www.akqa.com/expertise/) - Distinctive, authoritative, and meaningful ideas that energise organisations.
- [Digital Product & Experience Design](https://www.akqa.com/expertise/) - Accelerating client value creation through digital transformation.
- [Industrial Design & Space](https://www.akqa.com/expertise/) - Integrating sustainable design principles with advanced technologies.
- [Growth Strategy & Optimisation](https://www.akqa.com/expertise/) - Maximising growth potential with precision and purpose.

### Technology & AI Innovation
- [Digital Experience Platforms (DXP)](https://www.akqa.com/expertise/) - Enterprise-scale platforms orchestrating seamless customer journeys.
- [MACH Architectures](https://www.akqa.com/expertise/) - Microservice, API-first, Cloud-native, and Headless solutions for maximum flexibility.
- [AI Powered Experiences](https://www.akqa.com/ai/) - Harnessing artificial intelligence to create the future of brands.
- [Agentic AI & ContentOps](https://www.akqa.com/ai/) - Experience creation workflows powered by agentic AI and intelligent automation.
- [Creative AI Edge](https://www.akqa.com/ai/) - Unique use cases including synthetic media, computer vision, and generative design.
- [Websites & Digital Ecosystems](https://www.akqa.com/expertise/) - Large-scale web platforms that accelerate value creation.
- [Apps & Digital Products](https://www.akqa.com/expertise/) - Native applications and digital products for global audiences.

## Featured Work & Case Studies
Defining but not exhaustive work in Creative AI, digital transformation, and brand innovation:

- [Montblanc Digital Paper](https://www.akqa.com/work/montblanc/digital-paper/) - The first luxury e-writing device, blending heritage craftsmanship with advanced technology.
- [Google Generative Store](https://www.akqa.com/work/google/bringing-emotion-and-intuition-back-to-online-shopping/) - Reimagining e-commerce with Generative AI.
- [Nike - The Room](https://www.akqa.com/work/nike/the-room/) - Immersive digital experience design.
- [Nike - Never Done Evolving](https://www.akqa.com/work/nike/nike-50th-anniversary/never-done-evolving/) - AI & ML Sports Analysis to match present day players to those of the past.
- [Netflix - Body Swap](https://www.akqa.com/work/netflix/its-whats-inside-the-game/) - Bringing a sci-fi body-swapping machine into the real world.
- [HERE Technologies - Composable Digital Experience Platform](https://www.akqa.com/work/here/simply-here/) - Enterprise Composable MACH DXP re-platform.
- [SKIMS - Welcome Every Body](https://www.akqa.com/work/skims/welcome-every-body/) - High volume, E-commerce Mobile Application Development.
- [Action Audio](https://www.akqa.com/work/tennis-australia/action-audio/) - Using data and audio to make sports accessible to the visually impaired.
- [Porsche - Motorsport's New Home](https://www.akqa.com/work/porsche/motorsport/) - A digital ecosystem for racing fans.
- [Nestlé - Goodnes](https://www.akqa.com/work/nestle/goodnes/) - AI-enhanced family nutrition companion.
- [Dior - The Maison Dior](https://www.akqa.com/work/dior/the-maison-dior/) - Luxury digital flagship.
- [Louis Vuitton - The LV App](https://www.akqa.com/work/louis-vuitton/the-lv-app/) - Luxury E-commerce Mobile Application Design and Development.

## Sister Agencies
We collaborate with our specialist sister agencies and divisions:

- [AKQA Leap](https://www.akqa.com/leap/) - Accelerated delivery, implementation, and production services.
- [Made Thought](https://www.madethought.com) - Branding and creative direction.
- [Universal Design Studio](https://www.universaldesignstudio.com) - Architecture and interior design.
- [Map Project Office](https://www.mapprojectoffice.com) - Industrial design.

## Global Studios
### Priority Markets
- **United Kingdom**: [London](https://www.akqa.com/studios/london/)
- **United States**: [San Francisco](https://www.akqa.com/studios/san-francisco/), [New York](https://www.akqa.com/studios/new-york/), [Washington D.C.](https://www.akqa.com/studios/washington-dc/), [Portland](https://www.akqa.com/studios/portland/), [Atlanta](https://www.akqa.com/studios/atlanta/)
- **Europe**: [Paris](https://www.akqa.com/studios/paris/), [Berlin](https://www.akqa.com/studios/berlin/), [Amsterdam](https://www.akqa.com/studios/amsterdam/), [Milan](https://www.akqa.com/studios/milan/), [Copenhagen](https://www.akqa.com/studios/copenhagen/), [Aarhus](https://www.akqa.com/studios/aarhus/), [Gothenburg](https://www.akqa.com/studios/gothenburg/), [Stockholm](https://www.akqa.com/studios/stockholm/)
- **Australasia**: [Melbourne](https://www.akqa.com/studios/melbourne/), [Sydney](https://www.akqa.com/studios/sydney/), [Auckland](https://www.akqa.com/studios/auckland/), [Wellington](https://www.akqa.com/studios/wellington/)
- **East Asia**: [Tokyo](https://www.akqa.com/studios/tokyo/), [Shanghai](https://www.akqa.com/studios/shanghai/)
- **South America**: [São Paulo](https://www.akqa.com/studios/sao-paulo/)

### Growth Markets (Middle East)
- [Riyadh](https://www.akqa.com/studios/riyadh/) - Serving Saudi Arabia.
- [Dubai](https://www.akqa.com/studios/dubai/) - Serving UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain.
- [Cairo](https://www.akqa.com/studios/cairo/) - Serving Egypt and North Africa.

## Talent & Careers
Indicative roles reflecting AKQA's current areas of focus and capability development:
- [Technical Lead - AI & MACH](https://www.akqa.com/careers/technical-lead-ai-mach-7382882/) - Leading technical implementation for AI and MACH architectures.
- [Data Science & Media](https://www.akqa.com/careers/?refinementList%5Bdepartments.displayName%5D%5B0%5D=Data%20Science%20%26%20Media) - Data scientists for predictive modeling and agentic workflows.
- [Creative & UX (AI Adopters)](https://www.akqa.com/careers/?refinementList%5Bdepartments.displayName%5D%5B0%5D=Creative&refinementList%5Bdepartments.displayName%5D%5B1%5D=User%20Experience) - Designers and creatives leveraging AI tooling for enhanced results.