Designing Experiences That Connect, Inspire, & Deliver Impact
Human-centred designer blending research, foresight, and creative problem-solving to craft innovative, user-focused solutions.
I’m a full-stack experience designer passionate about turning complex challenges into simple, meaningful solutions. My work blends human-centred design, strategic foresight, and systems thinking to create products, services, and experiences that align business goals with user needs. With a background in industrial and strategic design, I thrive in collaborative, cross-disciplinary environments that spark innovation.
Experience
Lead Researcher – Systemic Design & Foresight
Georgian College – Social Innovation | 2022–2025
- Human-Centred Design Leadership: Designed and facilitated 5+ multi-stakeholder workshops, guiding participants from insights discovery to prototype development, addressing rural community challenges.
- Strategic Foresight Application: Conducted horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify emerging societal, environmental, and technological shifts, translating them into opportunity spaces for innovative programs and services.
- Data-Driven Insights: Collected, synthesized, and visualized qualitative and quantitative data into accessible reports, infographics, and an interactive project website.
- Creative Direction: Led the design of communication assets, localized trend maps, and strategic blueprints to align cross-sector partners on shared goals.
- Impact Measurement: Evaluated outcomes and iterated designs based on participant feedback, ensuring solutions were both viable and meaningful for the community.
Project Lead – Community Impact Climate Action Lab
Georgian College – Social Innovation | 2023
- Gamification for Engagement: Developed a participatory “food systems game” to promote awareness and collaboration around sustainable practices.
- Collaborative Co-Design: Worked with community partners to prototype and test engagement strategies that combined education, play, and systems thinking.
Junior Graphic Designer (Internship)
Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) | 2019
- Visual Brand Development: Designed graphics, pitch decks, and activation materials for high-profile sponsorships and events.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnered with marketing, sales, and event teams to ensure creative outputs aligned with brand guidelines and partner expectations.
- Rapid Concepting: Produced and iterated creative concepts under tight deadlines for live events and campaigns.
Education – Integrated Design Experience
- Master of Design – Strategic Foresight & Innovation (OCAD University)
- Applied foresight, business design, and policy innovation in real-world projects, building strategies to help organizations navigate change.
- Applied foresight, business design, and policy innovation in real-world projects, building strategies to help organizations navigate change.
- Bachelor of Design – Industrial Design (OCAD University)
- Developed human-centred products and systems through research, prototyping, and testing, with a strong foundation in critical and systems thinking.
Tools I Use
Design & Prototyping
Research & Collaboration
I’m always open to discussing new challenges, collaborations, and opportunities to create meaningful experiences.