Charismatic mammal
Researching and visualizing the taxonomically unique and endangered.
Design by Nature
Immersing in nature to create, collaborate, generate, and understand.
Design Generalist and Creative Director
I am not a badger, ninja, or a unicorn. I am a human who cares deeply about individuals and how we can better their experiences through design. With a diverse work background from zoos to higher education to consultancy, I have experience creating applications and services for primate and non-human primate users.
Digital Enrichment for Orangutans
Orangutans need to keep their minds and bodies active. By utilizing the affordances of digital applications, enrichment can be flexible and individualized.
Bioinspiration for Service Design
Nature can be a terrific muse for service design, but finding inspiration takes practice opening one’s senses, understanding connections, and a boatload of curiosity.
Blueprinting the Elephant Actor
Should a service designer care about their experience? Could understanding them as a service actor better inform the design of service?
Design, research, and strategy with a dose of good humor
