Making Complex Information, Accessible & Useful

Atelier-RE (A/re) helps cultural institutions, universities, and government agencies build digital systems that actually serve communities.

Our Services

Strategic Design & Product Consulting

Support for teams who need a thought partner on complex cultural and civic technology initiatives.

Workshops, Studios, and Labs

Custom-designed learning and making environments for faculty, staff, and cross-sector partners.

Speaking, Moderation, and Public Programs

Talks and convenings focused on cultural technology, civic product design, and creative economies.

Partnership and Program Design

Longer-term collaborations for institutions building new programs, labs, or platforms.

How we can work with you

Strategic Design & Product Consulting

Support for teams who need a thought partner on complex cultural and civic technology initiatives.

Product and portfolio strategy for cultural, civic, and research platforms (multi-SKU roadmaps, phased delivery plans)
Cultural asset mapping and data storytelling (GIS-based platforms, dashboards, and narrative reports for policy, grantmaking, and public engagement).
Information architecture, content strategy, and accessibility (Section 508 / WCAG-aligned design reviews and implementation guidance

Workshops, Studios, and Labs

Custom-designed learning and making environments for faculty, staff, and cross-sector partners.

Cultural Asset Mapping Labs: Hands-on sessions where participants map collections, programs, and community partners using GIS and qualitative data, producing a shared asset map and priority opportunities.
Data Storytelling for Cultural and Civic Institutions: Workshops that help teams turn metrics, spatial data, and archives into compelling narratives for funders, policymakers, and the public.
Internal Innovation Labs: Adapting an arts based model to your institution—supporting staff to prototype digital literacy programs, pilot cultural tech tools, and design more participatory public interfaces.

Speaking, Moderation, and Public Programs

Talks and convenings focused on cultural technology, civic product design, and creative economies.

Keynotes and talks on cultural technology, civic infrastructure, and the future of data-informed cultural policy.
Guest lectures and class visits on product management for cultural institutions, human-centered civic tech, and GIS for cultural decision-making.
Moderation and facilitation for convenings, including international cultural networks and cross-department retreats.

Partnership and Program Design

Longer-term collaborations for institutions building new programs, labs, or platforms.

Design of new digital labs, studios, or cultural technology initiatives (from concept to pilot).
Cross-sector partnership design between universities, arts organizations, and public agencies, with shared measurement frameworks and governance models.
Advisory roles on large-scale grants, cultural plans, and infrastructure projects where cultural data and community engagement are central.

How we can work with you

Atelier‑RE (A/re) is the independent practice of Michael Manalo, a product management leader and cultural technology specialist based in Southern California. For the past 12 years, A/re has work with NGOs museums, cultural institutions, and public agencies to translate complex civic and cultural narratives into accessible, human-centered digital products.

About A/re

Atelier‑RE (A/re) is the independent practice of Michael Manalo, a cultural-infrastructure specialist based in Southern California. For the past 12+ years, A/re has work with NGOs museums, cultural institutions, and public agencies to translate complex civic and cultural narratives into accessible, human-centered digital products.

About A/re