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Blue Circular Gradient

I believe in thinking deeply and sharing what I learn. Here are my explorations into design, strategy, and collaboration.

Publication.

Blue Circular Gradient

A critical analysis of 470 design job postings reveals a surprising disconnect between stated requirements and the true strategic value of facilitation. This article explores the opportunity for designers to redefine their role as strategic leaders.

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The Strategy Gap: What Companies Really Need vs. What They Ask For in Design Facilitation

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#Design Strategy

#Facilitation

#Industry Analysis

What mental models do top design leaders use to navigate change? This analysis of 25 podcast episodes decodes the core approaches to managing professional ambiguity and resistance.

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How Today's Design Leaders Navigate Change

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#Design Strategy

#Leadership

My PhD research introduces a practical framework for leading collaborative sessions that drive true alignment and produce actionable outcomes, moving beyond just brainstorming.

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Beyond the Sticky Note: A PhD-Backed Framework for Effective Co-Design

#Facilitation

#Co-design

#Framework

#Research Methods

A case study from the healthcare sector sharing practical strategies for running high-impact participatory design workshops in real-world, resource-limited environments.

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Co-Designing with Constraints: A Healthcare Case Study

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#Co-design

#Healthcare

#Facilitation

A systematic review of 42 academic studies reveals three core facilitator mindsets—the Director, Collaborator, and Guide—and when to apply them for maximum impact.

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Three Mindsets of a Design Facilitator: A Review of 42 Co-Design Studies

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#Facilitation

#Co-design

#Research Methods

An exploratory analysis of 638 job postings examines the demand for co-design skills across the U.S. market, providing a foundational snapshot of industry needs.

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The Rise of Co-Design: A 2021 U.S. Job Market Analysis

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#Industry Analysis

#Co-design

#Design Strategy

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Reef Guild: Global Ecosystem

Architected a scalable service model for coral preservation, aligning diverse stakeholders through a systemic framework.

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Service Design

Workforce Service System

Drove a 40% increase in program adoption by reimagining the work-based learning journey through ethnographic research.

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Service Design

Inclusive Youth Service

Led the end-to-end service strategy to build confidence and social skills for visually impaired teenagers.

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Service Design

Design Facilitation Research

Mixed-methods research that codifies effective facilitation frameworks to optimize cross-functional collaboration.

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    Research

Senior Social Connection

Secured funding through evidence-based design, translating qualitative insights into a high-impact app.

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    Research

Fuse: CMF & Product Strategy

Translated user insights and CMF research into a robust UX strategy that balances functional impact with emotional aesthetics.

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    Research

Cancer Concept Design

Transformed complex scientific data into tangible objects, demonstrating the ability to make abstract concepts accessible through high-fidelity design.

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Visual Design

Gender Bias Narrative

Leveraged narrative strategy and information design to raise awareness and drive social dialogue on complex cultural issues.

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Visual Design

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