Design Research and User Experience
Design Research and UX can work together to improve our interactions…
Looking to think deeper about a particular business challenge?
Design research can help identify both the underlying problem areas and potential solutions.
Design for Sustainability
Design for Sustainability can change the way we practice design and creative problem solving. Incorporating sustainable considerations mean we can continue doing what we love while reducing our impact on our planet.
Designers have a unique opportunity to affect change. I’ve done a ton of research on this subject that I’d love to share with you.
Engagement
- OSU Department of Design: Branding Design Course, 2017
- CCAD Design Department: Packaging Design Course, 2018
- DMI Diversity and Inclusion Conference, Cincinnati, 2018
Speaking/Presentations
- DMI Academic Conference, London, 2018
- DMI Conference, Boston, 2018
About
After 20 years in the Graphic Design field, I am now combining that passion with my interests in Environmental Sustainability and Design Research. My MFA thesis in Design Research explored and mapped out the journey professionals (Designers, Brands, Design students, and Vendors) would need to take to become more environmentally sustainable within their practice.
From this research, I have developed a tool that will assist on that journey and make the transition both painless and visually compelling, as well as a D4S Journey Map that articulates the necessary steps toward a more environmentally proactive practice. Professional skills: Design Research, research analysis, systems mapping, trade show and exhibit design; identity systems (logo mark to brand guidelines) and collateral materials.
