Speaking
Crafting accessible UX for seniors and the IDD community
UX Healthcare London Conference⎪Speaker⎪
London, UK⎪04.2024
This talk presents the development of a Telehealth service ecosystem that addresses the specific needs of seniors and individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). It showcases the journey from concept to implementation
Talking Independence: A Cocreative Canvas Workshop
Design for Dignity Conference⎥Speaker⎥
Boston⎥06.2024
Our workshop is crafted to deepen the understanding of how independence and dignity are intertwined. This session will dive deep into the essence of understanding and designing for independence across diverse contexts based on a case study of older adults navigating the complexities of aging.
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I'm all about bringing stories to life, sharing practical wisdom, and sparking those "aha!" moments. If your event, conference, or panel is on the lookout for someone to add some energy, insights, and maybe a laugh or two, I'm your person.
Designing Workshops for Older Adults
SDN Atlanta ⎪ Speaker ⎥ 04.20.2022
Learnings for service design practitioners and UX researchers from a year-long study with a community of seniors while piloting a new digital product for them. From workshops to interviews, what worked and what we’d do differently next time around.
Designing Personas and JTBD
Global Service Jam ⎪ Mentor ⎥ SDN Atlanta ⎪ 2023
The Global Service Jam happens every year, for a weekend, people get to experience firsthand what service design is, learn methodologies and tools. I mentored Jammers on how to design personas after research and defining their Jobs to be Done.
Service Prototyping: Digital Services
Global Service Jam ⎪Mentor and Panelist ⎥ SDN Atlanta ⎪ 2020
The Global Service Jam happens every year, for a weekend people get to experience first hand what service design is, learning methodologies and tools. I spoke at the panel explaining to Jammers what prototyping can look like for digital services.
SCAD Service Design Homecoming
Panelist⎪Savannah, GA⎪02.2020
Annual event hosted by the Service Design program at the Savannah College of Art and Design brings together distinguished alumni to share their post-graduation experiences with students, review portfolios, and assess projects. The panel discussion theme was Navigating Ambiguity and Organizational Adaptability.
Service Design Careers Panel
SDN Atlanta + SCAD ⎪ Panelist ⎪Atlanta, GA⎪10.2019
Panel discussion on the various roles and industries that Service Designers can engage with. The panel brought together professionals who are currently applying service design in diverse fields and applications.
From Designer to Design Leader
Interaction Design Foundation⎪Speaker⎥Bogotá⎪2019
Discussed the transition from being an individual contributor to becoming a design manager, career paths, and the distinction between managing and leading.
From Tangible to Intangible Design
Service Design Drinks Bogotá ⎪ Speaker ⎪ Bogotá, Colombia ⎪2018
insights on designing experiences that incorporate both tangible and intangible elements. The challenges and practical tips to navigate ambiguity in the design process for voice interfaces.
The Farm Cart Project
Food Design Conference⎪Speaker⎥The New School⎪2015
Presentation of the paper “A community-driven and human-centered approach to designing a farmers' market cart in Savannah, Georgia” at the 2nd International Conference on Food Design.