Intuit’s artwork investment has generated over $58,000 in income for artists with disabilities. 

Intuit’s award-winning MTV22 Bayshore Building in Mountain View was driven by a bold vision: to build a future-forward workplace that sparks creativity while reflecting a culture of innovation and inclusion. The 178,600-square-foot project, designed by Clive Wilkinson Architects and WRNS Studios, was recently named Best of The Year 2024 by Interior Design Magazine in the “Large Tech Office” category and is LEED Platinum–certified.

Central to this effort was the integration of artwork, curated to foster a sense of belonging and align with Intuit’s mission to power prosperity and equity for all. The partnership with ArtLifting brought this vision to life, seamlessly blending artful storytelling with social impact.

A wide-angle view of the Little House space, capturing both Zo’s large original painting in the seating area and the vibrant gallery wall. The room features bold yellow walls, warm lighting, and modern furniture, including orange high-back chairs and a long wooden dining table.

At the heart of Intuit’s workplace design strategy was a commitment to the company values of integrity, diversity, and creating prosperity for all. Steven McCollom, Global Design Lead, emphasized the importance of creating welcoming spaces that inspire creativity while celebrating their diverse team. ArtLifting translated Intuit’s joyful and energetic branding into its physical environment through artwork and stories by artists with disabilities.

“As we reimagine the workplace post-pandemic, creating an environment where employees feel valued and inspired is more important than ever. Seeing ArtLifting artwork throughout our office reminds our team that they are part of something bigger—a workplace designed to support and celebrate them."

- Steven McCollom, Global Design Lead, Intuit

Upstairs in the main office space, Intuit team members are provided with various gathering and seating options to suit anyone’s work style. Vibrant art prints are strategically placed throughout the space in hallways, meeting rooms, and functional areas, contributing to an energizing contemporary aesthetic. 

Drawing from ArtLifting’s massive catalog, the unique collection of prints was curated to represent artists whose intersectional identities reflect the company’s Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Among the ERGs represented through artwork are Intuit’s Abilities, Pride, Women’s, and African Ancestry networks. Rather than represent Intuit’s ERGs with logos and branded graphics, ArtLifting artwork and the accompanying artists’ stories on plaques offer a nuanced and socially impactful solution.

"I’m so honored to have my work in this venue… ArtLifting’s dedicated representation and professional support for artists is life-changing in every way.” 

- Cheryl Kinderknecht, ArtLifting artist.

Building 22 also features a show-stopping design located just beyond reception, known as Little House, representing the company’s humble beginnings at the founder’s kitchen table. For the space, McCollum and partners at Clive Wilkinson Architects and WRNS Studio envisioned a space that embodied this narrative while pointing to a bright future.

Designed to inspire big ideas and groundbreaking solutions, the space features 13 original paintings by artists with disabilities that celebrate innovation. Original paintings showing the artists’ handiwork and creative processes were curated for this high-impact environment.

As the first space visitors and team encounter upon entering the building, Little House and its one-of-a-kind painting gallery anchor the branded design and offer an authentic sense of place for Intuit’s unique company history.

“Our goal was to create a workspace that inspires our team and embodies Intuit’s inclusive values. Partnering with ArtLifting provided the opportunity to procure beautiful on-brand artwork with a meaningful purpose.”

- Steven McCollom, Global Design Lead, Intuit

To accompany the gallery wall, ArtLifting created a custom informational gallery guide introducing viewers to each artist’s story and insights about the artworks. The booklet is displayed at the welcoming ‘kitchen table,’ inviting viewers to dive deeper and learn about the diverse artists and visual styles represented.

Acquiring original artwork through ArtLifting means artists with disabilities earn the majority of profits. The impacts of a sale also create powerful emotional effects, such as, increasing confidence and self-worth, providing validation, and encouraging growth.

ArtLifting artist Connie Avery, whose original artwork The Pod is installed in the Little House, expressed how significant the purchase and representation are to her as a working artist:

"How do I explain what it means to me that Intuit bought an original? Humbling, exciting, and gratifying are just a few words that describe the emotions."

- Connie Avery, ArtLifting artist.

The partnership with ArtLifting is an extension of Intuit’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. Together, we represent these programs in the built environment through artwork while making a significant social impact. Intuit’s investment in talented disabled artists goes beyond financial support, offering artists validation and a platform to share their stories.

ArtLifting artist Juliana Alonso is a small business owner who relies on Intuit products. When notified of her inclusion in the project, she expressed enthusiasm about the circular relationship of her artwork inspiring Intuit team members, who in turn create products that power her artistic career.

“I have been a user of one of their small business software solutions, and it is fun and exciting to imagine their spaces being enhanced with something I created in my small studio. It feels like coming full circle.”

- Juliana Alonso, ArtLifting artist.

Intuit and ArtLifting’s collaboration at Building 22 in Mountain View is a testament to the power of art to inspire, connect, and represent. By collaborating with ArtLifting, Intuit enhanced a newly redesigned office and reinforced its commitment to purpose-driven design.

As Sasan Goodarzi, Intuit’s CEO, aptly states, “We are a purpose-driven, values-driven company. Our mission to power prosperity around the world is why we show up to work every single day to do incredible things for our customers.” The Mountain View redesign reflects this mission, brought to life through artwork and storytelling.

Media

• Interior Design Magazine | Innovation Thrives in Intuit’s Postpandemic Workplace
• Interior Design Magazine | Intuit MTV 22 Bayshore Building

Images

1. Banner: The image showcases "The Little House," a modern lounge featuring a unique gallery-style display of original artworks by ArtLifting artists. The space includes a long wooden table with yellow chairs, a tan seating area, and gallery catalogs on the table. Featured artists include: Mia Brown, Connie Avery, Quána Madison, Yvette, Sheila Smith, Aimee Hofmann, Charlie French, and Jeffrey Mayo. 

2. MTV22. The image shows a modern office lounge with a grey accent wall featuring a collection of vibrant ArtLifting fine art prints, all matted and framed in black. The space includes tan leather seating with blue accent pillows, a sleek coffee table, and a seating nook with round tables and blue chairs. Featured artwork was created by Chris Van Loan Sr. and Clifton Hayes. 

3. Little House. This seating area features a large original painting by Zo titled Progress to a New Day. The space includes orange high-back chairs with matching pillows, a round wooden coffee table, and a potted plant against a bold yellow wall.

4. MTV22. Three vibrant prints of Mia Brown’s artwork hang in a modern office corridor above a sleek white storage unit. Across from them is a bold, colorful mural that adds to the dynamic atmosphere. 

5. MTV22. Prints of artwork by Laria Saunders, Peter Perrino, and Grace Goad hang on a blue wall in an office space. The vibrant and textured pieces are framed in black and displayed above a sleek white and blue storage unit. Artist name plaques accompany the artworks, adding context to the display.

6. Little House. A close-up of the gallery wall at the Little House space, showcasing original artworks by Sheila Smith, Aimee Hofmann, Charlie French, Jeffrey Mayo,  and Mia Brown. The pieces are displayed on a modern black metal framework against a warm-toned wall.