Unlocking Executive Support for Sustainable Innovation In today’s business world, sustainability is more than just a trend—it’s a critical component of long-term success. Yet, many companies struggle to gain the necessary leadership buy-in to fully integrate sustainability into their core …
From Human-centered to Humanity-centered design In a world increasingly conscious of social and environmental challenges, traditional design thinking must evolve. The whitepaper “Humanity-Centered Design: A New Paradigm for Sustainable Innovation” argues that design thinking should extend beyond human desirability, business …
Empowering Women Founders: Problem Framing & Ideation for Climate Solutions At The Greenhouse, a program dedicated to supporting women founders and aspiring founders of climate-focused startups, I delivered a talk centered on solution finding. The session emphasized the importance of …
Innovative Approaches to Sustainability in Architecture Education As a visiting lecturer at the University of Maryland, I had the privilege of teaching architecture students the principles of design thinking with a focus on sustainability. My course aimed to equip students …
Reverie for Creativity, Purpose, and Impact In a talk for Creative Mornings Seattle, centered around the theme of “Reverie,” I explored three main ideas inspired by the power of daydreaming: sparking creativity, finding purpose, and creating impact. It was an …
Empowering Clean Tech Startups with Purpose-Driven Strategies and Impactful Storytelling In a workshop for Swissnex, I guided Swiss startups seeking to enter U.S. markets through the development of purpose-native strategies, essential for thriving in today’s purpose-driven landscape. The session offered …
Overcoming Barriers to Climate Action: Reframing Mindsets and Beliefs in the Workplace This keynote, delivered at the IDSA’s International Design Conference in 2021, explores the mindsets and beliefs that often obstruct climate action in the workplace. It identifies common obstacles …
Leveraging Design to Foster Sustainable Behaviors: Insights and Frameworks for Creating Transformative Experiences In a talk for IDSA Women in Design, I explored the role of design in promoting sustainable behaviors. By comparing sustainable choices with conventional options through the …
