About
Design with an Indigenous Perspective
Bowen Creative LLC is an Indigenous-owned multi-disciplinary creative studio.
We are firmly rooted in Indigenous knowledge and research methodologies to create equitable social change.
Services
Tailored Services for Custom Solutions
We take a user-centered, data-driven approach when developing custom-tailored end-to-end solutions ranging from branding, product strategy, web development, and user experience design.
Team
Empathetic & Inclusive
- Indigenous Led
- Queer Owned
Bowen Creative LLC was founded in 2015 and is based in Albuquerque, NM.
Trusted by
50+ Creatives Leaders Organizations and Governmental Agencies
Vanessa Bowen (they/them) is a Diné (Navajo) computer scientist and product designer committed to creating equitable experiences. As principal of Bowen Creative LLC, they fuse Indigenous wisdom with innovative design to develop impactful solutions. Bowen is passionate about amplifying Indigenous voices and driving social change through their work.
In 2016, Bowen became well-known for producing “Make America Native Again” hats as a way of starting conversation about the problematic history behind Donald Trump’s presidential campaign slogan — “Make America Great Again” — and to raise awareness for marginalized indigenous peoples in the U.S.
Beyond design, Bowen is a dedicated athlete and advocate. As Küat Racks and Chamois Butt’r ambassador, they inspire Indigenous communities to embrace cycling through the Get Native Kids on Bikes initiative. Competing in races like Rez Gravel, Tour of the Gila, Westfjords Way Challenge, SBTGRVL and AIDS/LifeCycle, Bowen is a visible force for Indigenous representation in cycling.