About Us
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Azul 7 collaborates closely with organizations to teach them to see their brands, products and services in terms of human interactions.
Our process focuses first on understanding people and then using those insights to create meaningful experiences, stronger relationships and vital brands.
Leadership
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Lisa Helminiak
Principal
Lisa leads Azul 7’s new business development. She also applies her research and strategy expertise to help new clients assess their current business situation, digging below surface challenges to identify and articulate the bigger issue that Azul 7 can help solve.
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Denny Royal
Principal
Denny combines a background in cultural anthropology, creative and technical direction to lead Azul 7. He oversees our interdisciplinary team and shapes our problem-solving methods under a philosophy of human-centered design.
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Melissa Schwartz
Client Services Director
Melissa leads client services for Azul 7. She combines experience in account, program and business operations management to understand our clients’ businesses and maintain healthy relationships on a day-to-day basis.
working here

Part studio, part laboratory, part think tank, the Azul 7 offices facilitate problem solving through open collaboration, experimentation, strategic thinking and above all – fun.
We’re always interested in hearing from creative people who have a knack for collaboration and problem solving. To join our team of problem solvers, send an email to hr@azul7.com.