The DMV Ecosystem Insights Report is a community-built research project created in partnership with Obvious and Unstuck Labs to understand the true state of startup events across the region. Drawing from 37+ interviews with founders, investors, and community leaders, the report uncovers what people value in gatherings, what consistently falls short, and what is needed to build a more intentional, inclusive, and high-performing ecosystem. More than a data summary, the report acts as a practical roadmap for change, highlighting the gaps in today’s events, the opportunities to design for greater belonging, and the community-driven playbooks that can help shape better experiences for everyone in the region.
The design language for this report blends clarity, movement, and community energy to create a document that feels modern, optimistic, and approachable. Soft gradients, rounded shapes, and modular pill-like frames serve as visual anchors throughout the report, echoing the themes of connection and flow found in the insights. Clean grid structures pair with bold typography to guide the reader through dense information while keeping each section feeling light and digestible. The palette is rooted in vibrant pinks, oranges, and bright blues which reinforce warmth and inclusivity, while consistent iconography and section cards create rhythm and movement. The result is a visual system that turns complex community insight into a friendly, engaging, and actionable resource.
