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At Neumann Monson, our mission is to achieve a sustainable and equitable future through design. We believe design should be beautiful, timeless, durable, and affordable. It should strengthen communities and help everyone reach their potential—because no matter the project type or budget, everyone deserves better.
We take the time to engage your team, understand your values, and act on feedback. This empathetic approach has helped clients achieve high-performing, award-winning spaces and has kept our Net Promoter Score—the percentage of clients wanting to recommend us—in the top 1% of firms in our industry.
In 1977, Roy Neumann, Kevin Monson, Rick Caruth, and Max Miller joined forces in Iowa City. They understood the importance of a client-centered design philosophy and formed lasting partnerships from the start. Today, Neumann Monson is one of the most recognized firms in the region—and we remain grounded in our founders’ pragmatic approach.
Over the years, we’ve pushed ourselves to embrace change and become more agile. Our non-hierarchical, team-oriented structure prioritizes relationships, mentorship, excellence, and responsibility. Partnerships with mission-minded clients have led to projects that strengthen communities and meet the needs of an ever-changing world.
Our work is serious, but the atmosphere is light. A diverse mix of personalities, skills, and experience-levels creates a design process that is collaborative, engaging, and—above all—fun.
Great things are always happening here! Our commitment to continual learning and improvement creates a studio environment where imagination rules. Explore our career opportunities to learn how you can drive positive change.
