Artisan Hue is an internationally recognized multidisciplinary art and design studio that bridges creativity, innovation, and strategy. Our work lives at the intersection of visual storytelling, experiential design, and aesthetics. Blending expertise across product design and branding, we create immersive work and meaningful connections between people, ideas, and spaces.

Our products have been sold in stores around the world, including: MoMA, Guggenheim, VMFA, Getty Museum, Newark,

Sincerely,

Alex Donahue, Ph.D., AIA, AICP, NCIDQ

Founder, CEO, President

Alex Donahue, Ph.D., AIA, AICP, NCIDQ

Founder, CEO

Alex Donahue, Ph.D., AIA is a licensed architect with over a decade of professional experience. Donahue is passionate about design at all scales, from the urban design of cities, exterior, and interior architectural design to wearable product design. Alex is an Associate at Michael Graves & Associates, where he has participated in design projects both worldwide and locally within the District of Columbia. He has previously practiced architecture at several internationally recognized design firms in New York City and Washington, D.C., including Skidmore Owings & Merrill (SOM), Pei Cobb Freed, and SITE (Sculpture In The Environment). Donahue also produces independent product designs under his own label. Alex has received several design awards for his independent work, including the 2023 GOOD design award, sponsored by the Chicago Athenaeum and the European Center for Architecture and Urban Design in the field of product design.

Daejauna Donahue, AIA

Founder, COO

Daejauna Donahue, AIA, LEED AP, has extensive experience in the architecture and planning sectors, currently serving as an Adjunct Professor at Howard University and a Project Manager for the Housing Opportunities Commission since 2021. Daejauna is also a Planning Commissioner for the City of College Park, MD, and has previously held positions including Assistant Project Manager at Brailsford & Dunlavey, Inc., and Associate/Junior Architect at DAVIDSON & ASSOCIATES CONSTRUCTION ANALYST, INC. With a Master of Professional Studies in Real Estate Development from Georgetown University and a Bachelor of Architecture from Penn State University, Daejauna combines academic expertise with practical experience in the field.

We Practice Expressive Minimalism

We are a fashion and design company guided by expressive minimalism, a design approach that values clarity, intention, and restraint while allowing form and material to carry meaning. Our work focuses on clean lines, thoughtful proportions, and refined palettes, paired with subtle details that add character and depth. We design pieces to be timeless rather than trend-driven, emphasizing craftsmanship, durability, and versatility. The result is a design that is simple but not stark, minimal yet expressive, and made to be lived with over time

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