2023 Impact Report

Great Design for the Greater Good

Sustainability isn’t a luxury, it was and always has been built on the principles of life, survival, resilience, and creating processes in harmony with nature. We don’t know where things went wrong, but we are all on a mission to change this narrative.

We're a Certified B-Corp

Pixel Parlor is a woman-owned multi-disciplinary design studio and Certified B Corp in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. We’re committed to transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet.

Our promise

We create great design for the greater good.

Beautiful branding and design that makes the world a better place is at the center of everything we do. We help our clients tell inspiring stories and build brands that create positive change.

Our Values

Keep it kind.

We pursue authenticity, empathy, and meaningful connection.

People, planet, profit.

As both a Certified B Corp and a woman-owned business, we commit to design and business practices where when our clients and their communities win, we all win.

Make a positive impact.

We design intentionally—from our team culture to the materials we choose—because every detail impacts people—and planet.

Live the good life.

We celebrate creativity, lead with passion, and engage in business that reflects our values.

2023 in review

This year we are proud that we…

Supported gender equity through our continued relationship with VOW for Girls and helping launch Xi Xon.

Engaged in our local Philadelphia community by sponsoring The Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia and having our CEO sit on their board and executive committee.

Worked with TTF Watershed to connect our local communities to the water through educating neighbors and stakeholders about clean water issues through their River Alive Campaign, and their annual report.

Worked with The School District of Philadelphia Office of Prevention and Intervention to connect with students to promote productive mental, behavioral and social-emotional health needs.

We were shortlisted for the redesign of the Fairmount Park Centennial District in partnership with Marvel.

2023 by the numbers

This year we are proud that we…

Studio

Woman run

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Woman-owned

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Woman-led management team

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Charitable, ProBono, and InKind Donations

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Vendors

Diverse Vendors

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Local Vendors

Local: By expenses

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Purpose-driven Vendors

Purpose-driven: By expenses

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Woman-owned Vendors

Woman-owned: By expenses

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Clients

Diverse Clients

Diverse: By revenue

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Local Clients

Local: By revenue

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Purpose-driven Clients

Purpose-driven: By revenue

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Woman-owned Clients

Woman-owned: By revenue

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As a small business committed to the values of sustainability and equal rights, we are proud to be associated with the following communities.

Certified WBENC

WBENC Certification validates that a business is at least 51% owned, controlled, operated, and managed by a woman or women.

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses

Goldman Sachs provides participating entrepreneurs with business education, mentoring, and access to capital.

Sustainable Business Network

We are proud members of the Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia, working to build a just, green, and thriving economy in the region.

A few of our awards...

GDA USA

The Painted Bride Branding

ICIC

Fastest-Growing Businesses in Under-Resourced Communities

Our commitment to UN sustainability goals

We filter all of our clients through the lens of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. We focus on Gender Equality, Decent Work and Economic Growth, and Responsible Consumption and Production.

Gender equality

As a woman-owned business, we assure that all employees regardless of gender identity are treated equally and with equity with regards to pay, flexible caregiver policies, job growth.

Decent work & economic growth

All of our team members experience excellent work-life balance, have full benefits, and exceed all minimums for living wages.

Responsible consumption and production

Our design process integrates recycled and recyclable materials, with a focus on integration of closed-loop production cycles that reduce or remove waste from the production process.

We seek to work with no-VOC or low-VOC substrates, reduce or eliminate waste, and invest in the local economy.

Our Sustainable Future

In 2023, we added 12 sustainable clients to our roster including:

We participated in the following sustainability events:

Shortlisted in partnership with Marvel on the redesign and sustainable development of the Fairmount Park Centennial District.

Kicked off the design of The Nature Conservancy GSI Impact Hub.

Integrated accessibility into all of our website projects.

Launched HERE 4 Climate Justice.

Participated and supported several SBN events including their second annual Sustainable Business Tour, Open Houses, and fundraisers.

Voted in local, state, and federal elections

Doubled down on our commitment to our No-Asshole Rule. Because what is more sustainable than a healthy work environment?

Pixel Parlor laid the groundwork to become 100% woman-owned in 2024.

What's next?

We will never stop using our work to make an impact. When you work with us as a partner, together we can rewrite the rules of business so we can leave the planet better than we found it.