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DESIGN RESEARCHER
SERVICE DESIGNER
& ARTIST

With a research-driven design approach, I draw on participatory design, co-design, systemic thinking and doing, foresight, experimentation through a collaborative process to create meaningful impact for businesses.

Approaches I use in my practice 

I adopted a range of targeted approaches while working on the projects outlined below

Participatory Design

Customer Experience

Create products and services that better meet the needs and expectations of users by applying their knowledge and experiences.

Analyze customer behavior and expectations. Develop methods solutions

& processes to improve customer engagement.

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Systems Thinking 

Utilize various tools to guide human-centered design in complex sociotechnical systems to enable potential for change.

Foresight Thinking

Applying foresight methodologies including environmental scanning, trend analysis, and scenario planning to detect early indicators of change and assess potential futures.

PROJECT WORK

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Major Research Project:
Rethinking Resources: Critical Minerals for the Energy Transition as Pathways to Social Equity and Local Growth

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Operational Model:

Rexdale Community Grocery Market

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Futures of Work

In Relation to the Circular Economy

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Design for education:

 Interactive Rug to learn

colors and textures

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The Quest for Work-Life Harmony:

Proposed Service Design for

Workaholics Anonymous

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Industry work

Walmart Roadshow Project 

Himatsingka Seide Ltd.

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Participatory Design project:

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Let’s talk

I am eager to take on new projects and collaborate with like-minded individuals. Connect with me to discuss how we can work together.

Contact

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