Duolingo NYC

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Duolingo identifies neither as a Tech, nor as an Education company. Rather, it’s the mission that gives Duos a shared identity.

Designing for Duolingo poses the challenge of translating its unique digital brand essence into physical spaces and architecture. The popular language-learning platform's strong visual presence and distinctive character development must be adapted from digital interfaces to tangible environments.

Creative Strategy

Space design

Environmental design & brand

F, F & E

Neighborhoods are isolated from hubs by remainder spaces, they are systematically organized using a grid structure.

Hub Spaces serve as clearings on the floor plan, establishing distinct boundaries and a central focal point. Each hub space possesses unique purposes and characteristics.

Duolingo’s food culture is a priority for them. The company offer a selection of meals with several options everyday for their employees.

Food brings people together and establishes social interactions that are aside of the norm work environment. It is a moment of disconnect, fun and relax.