SF/CA
COMMUNITY IMPACTINNOVATION RESPONSIBLE AI    CIVIC ENGAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP  

Newtemporary
— because everything is new, temporarily.



Newtemporary is a multidisciplinary studio of Josette Melchor, working in the space between new and next. The studio collaborates with cities, developers, and cultural organizations to design technology, build immersive experiences, and shape spaces that inspire connection and possibility. Rooted in civic innovation, AI, and cultural placemaking, the work advances community and cultural impact through creative technology and design.

Newtemporary expresses the idea that everything — from culture to technology to place — is always in transition. Everything is new, temporarily. The work embraces that impermanence, designing experiences, systems, and spaces that respond to the evolving rhythms of people, cities, and technology.


Core Disciplines
Civic & Social Innovation
Collaborations with cities, nonprofits, and institutions to design programs, technologies, and frameworks that advance public good and community impact.
AI & Systems Prototyping
Research and development of AI-driven tools, frameworks, and interactive systems exploring ethical, creative, and civic applications of emerging technologies.

Cultural Strategy & Art Curation
Advising organizations and brands on cultural programming, commissioning artists, curating exhibitions, and integrating art into public and digital spaces.


Placemaking & Spatial Development
Consulting for real estate, public space, and cultural development projects — transforming temporary or underused sites into experiences that inspire connection and belonging.
Immersive Experiences & Media
Producing installations, events, and hybrid experiences that blend storytelling, technology, and participation to reimagine how people connect in space and time.

Advisory & Investment
Providing strategic guidance and early support to new ventures, creative studios, and civic technology initiatives shaping the next cultural infrastructure.


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