Studio Murmur is a design and product development office located in Chicago, Illinois.
Founded in 2009, the studio is focused on creating products and experiences for the home, workplace, public and learning spaces. Our human-centered design approach works to deeply understand not only user need but how our clients seek to grow and adapt with their customers in a dynamic and constantly evolving landscape.
Our services include design research and exploration, brand strategy, prototyping, design and product development. Our success is measured by outcomes in furniture, consumer products, workplace systems, learning spaces, renewable energy, and public design.
MAKOKOMO
In 2020, we launched the design brand MAKOKOMO as a platform to explore the production, scale, and distribution of things within rapidly changing economic, social, and environmental contexts. We bring our experience in design and manufacturing directly to users with products for everyday living, working, and being.
THEODORE THOMAS
Designer T.J. Thomas started his career under renowned architect Michael Graves and went on to work with leading brands including Target, Crate & Barrel, Steelcase, and Loll Designs. In 2009 he founded Studio Murmur and launched the design brand MAKOKOMO in 2020. He has also served as adjunct faculty at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) and The University of Illinois - Chicago (UIC).
