About

Khemiya is a Washington, DC-based boutique consultancy specializing in design thinking, strategic innovation, organizational storytelling, and story marketing. Operating at the intersection of culture, creativity, and innovation, we transform ideas into impactful strategies, meaningful partnerships, and unforgettable experiences.

Rooted in the Arabic word for "chemistry," Khemiya embodies the transformative power of creativity, connection, and collaboration. Just as chemistry explores the composition and properties of substances, we examine the structure and dynamics of ideas, designs, and systems—breaking them down, refining them, and reimagining them to develop innovative solutions.

We believe creativity is a catalyst for meaningful change. By combining strategic insight, multidisciplinary expertise, and design-led methodologies, Khemiya helps individuals, organizations, and communities navigate complexity, challenge conventional thinking, and envision new possibilities.

Our Expertise

Khemiya specializes in:

- Strategic Innovation: Business model assessment, market research, trend analysis, strategic planning, and product and service innovation.
- Design Thinking: Human-centered design workshops, collaborative strategy sessions, prototyping, and user testing.
- Organizational Storytelling: Leadership coaching, internal communications, organizational culture alignment, and narrative development.
- Story Marketing: Brand strategy, marketing assessment, creative direction, and compelling storytelling that connects organizations with their audiences.
- Creative Partnerships and Experiences: Building strategic relationships, developing cross-sector collaborations, and producing culturally significant experiences and initiatives.

Our Experience, Clients & Collaborations

Khemiya works across domestic and international markets, bringing together creative vision, strategic thinking, and collaborative partnerships.

Our experience spans media, entertainment, arts and culture, education, technology, finance, government, and the nonprofit sector.

Khemiya's executive leadership brings extensive experience working with and for some of the world's most influential companies, cultural institutions, and organizations, including PBS, the U.S. Department of State, TED, Walt Disney, Walmart, ESSENCE, the Nasdaq Center for Entrepreneurship, Airbnb, JPMorgan Chase, and Fortune 100 and 500 companies. Khemiya's institutional clients and strategic collaborations include Harvard University and Cadogan Tate.

Khemiya also serves as executive producer of DAY ONE DNA: From the Private Collection of Ice T & DJ Afrika Islam, an acclaimed multimedia exhibition exploring the cultural legacy, innovation, and creative influence of two pioneering figures in hip-hop history.

The exhibition premiered at Harvard University's Hutchins Center for African & African American Research, curated by Emmy-nominated photographer, curator, and author Laylah Amatullah Barrayn. Featuring more than 400 objects from the personal archives of Ice T and DJ Afrika Islam, DAY ONE DNA has expanded through art-fair presentations and strategic partnerships, including a landmark collaboration with global fine art logistics leader Cadogan Tate to support its national exhibition tour.

Our Approach

At Khemiya, we believe every challenge presents an opportunity for transformation. Our approach combines story-driven strategy, design-led innovation, creative collaboration, and measurable impact.

We work closely with clients and partners to uncover opportunities, build relationships, develop tailored strategies, and create experiences that resonate across industries, communities, and cultures.

Who We Serve

Khemiya partners with startups, businesses of all sizes, multinational corporations, nonprofits, social enterprises, educational institutions, governments, and public-sector agencies seeking innovative approaches to growth, engagement, and transformation. Working across industries, sectors, and geographic markets, we bring a multidisciplinary perspective to addressing complex challenges and creating new opportunities.

From organizational strategy and brand storytelling to cultural initiatives and experiential projects, Khemiya brings creativity, strategic insight, and collaborative thinking together to transform ambitious ideas into extraordinary possibilities.

Khemiya LLC
Washington, DC
Website: www.dayonedna.com
Email: info@khemiya.com