MXD Arts constructs portals to the future, guiding organizations, communities, and movements to provoke understanding, collaboration, and transformation to build hopeful futures.
We work with forward-thinking knowledge seekers, builders, and activators worldwide who care deeply about humans.
WHAT WE DO
• Facilitate bold thinking for radical change
• Co-design creative, actionable strategies to achieve goals
• Consult on research insights, creativity, and future trends
• Lead experiential training to teach futures thinking and methodologies
We thrive on mixing things up—generating vibrant ideas and developing collaborative, cross-disciplinary approaches to problem-solving. MXD Arts delivers a fresh and creative perspective on how to get things done.
We are CREATIVE
We have a background in the arts, and it shows. We design immersive experiences that are interactive, collaborative, and encourage play.
We are CONSCIENTIOUS
We love people and care about what drives your mission and culture. We bring flexibility and responsiveness to your problem, never one size fits all approaches.
We are ADVENTUROUS
We approach complex issues head-on, ask why, and push boundaries to achieve breakthroughs and help you reach your full potential.
We are STRATEGIC
We are thoughtful and deliberate about our approach. We prepare you for action, provide tools for success, and create lasting impact.
WHO WE WORK WITH
We partner with global creatives and visionaries in-person and virtually who are committed to positive change and social good.
We start by listening to understand your unique needs and vision. Then, craft a tailored plan, bring in the right people, and get to work. Our engagements are flexible, ranging from 90-minute working sessions to long-term collaborations.
With our wide network of collaborators, from subject matter experts to industry thought leaders, we bring together the perfect team to tackle your specific challenges.
Some of our clients and projects:
What our clients are saying
"I really appreciated your style, knowledge and gentle hand guiding us to a plan that I am excited about. Thank you so much for your wisdom!"
consulting client
"It’s a rare skill to make a four hour Zoom meeting fly by and be engaging. Looking forward to our next sessions. Thanks, Kim!"
CEO, Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits
"This is truly incredible. One is the most creative and productive days of my life. Wow."
workshop participant
WHO WE ARE
Kim Larkin is the Founder + Principal of MXD Arts.
Kim Larkin is an Experiential Futurist, strategist, and creative who guides individuals, organizations, and movements to envision and activate possible futures. She has owned businesses, led nonprofits, chaired boards, and worked on projects with grassroots startups to Fortune 100 companies. Kim employs human-centered, creative, and scientific approaches to shape change.
As a Partner of The Applied Futures Lab, Kim leads Future/Threat-casting exercises and maps systems change models through a creative lens. She holds a Master’s in Arts Management from Carnegie Mellon, is a Project Management Professional, is trained in Futurecasting and Threatcasting, and co-created the Applied Experiential Futures methodology. Kim has shared her insights on global platforms, including the United Nations and CREA in Italy.
Passionate about building hopeful futures, Kim loves collaborating with womxn to drive change. She is a nature adventurer, an expert napper, and sci-fi futures enthusiast.
Ready to build a better future? Connect with us now!
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