My work
At the heart of my portfolio lies a design thinking approach that prioritizes social equity, diversity, and inclusion. I am passionate about working on projects that make a positive impact, from collaborating on Co-Designing workshops with the Cook County Forestry Commission to foster a stronger bond between BIPOC communities and nature, to developing a re-entry tool for individuals returning to society after incarceration. By actively seeking opportunities that align with my skillset in design strategy, I aim to challenge existing systems and co-create solutions that promote equity. Through my portfolio, I invite you to explore the range of projects where I have applied my expertise to drive meaningful change and contribute to a more inclusive and just society.
Laid Back Luce
Aside from my design strategy work, I am a freelance graphic designer and illustrator. Click here to view my illustration portfolio.
CRITICAL THINKING
Chromoflux: Gender Speculation
This research explores the concept of perceived gender in relation to time and social definition, specifically within Western communities and individuals.
speculative design, queer design, futurism
DESIGN STRATEGY
Co-designing Anti-Racist Pathways
Co-designing a set of principles and strategies for making the Forest Preserves of Cook County safer and more accessible for BIPOC visitors.
co-design, social innovation, design strategy
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DESIGN STRATEGY
Bringing Human Centred Design to Local Councils
Co-designing a formal approach for applying human-centred design to deliver bespoke support to Local Councils.
co-design, social innovation, design strategy
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PUBLIC SPEAKING
Co-Designing Queer Inclusive Spaces
Speaking at the Cuningham Pride event on the importance of inclusive design in architecture and how to advocate for and celebrate Pride in 2023.
speaker event, queer design, social innovation
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CRITICAL THINKING
Painting the Town Rainbow
A Queer Lens on Designing Inclusive Cities
speculative design, queer design, futurism, civic design
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DESIGN STRATEGY
Designing a Civic Design Curriculum
Creating a Civic Design curriculum to deliver to executives looking to bring design thinking into civic spaces.
currriculm design, civic design, co-design, social innovation, design strategy
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PUBLIC SPEAKING
Pronouns: what are they?
I was nominated to give an 8 minute presentation around a topic of my choice – preferably something I felt passionate about. I chose pronouns as I felt it was an area I wanted to create better awareness around.
speaker event, queer design, social innovation
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USER EXPERIENCE
Kin:
re-entry tool
Understanding the needs, priorities and wants of a returning citizen after incarceration and creating a safe space for them to access useful information.
user experience, visual communication, social innovation
USER RESEARCH
Enhancing loyalty for Dollar General
Focussing on the loyalty programme, translate customers’ pains and needs into business opportunities for its digital offering.
user research, design strategy
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PRODUCT DESIGN
Pooch: dog tracker
How can we strengthen or reinforce the connection between dog and owner by providing a product that gives better insights into individual dogs needs.
product design, user experience, behavioural design
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VISUAL COMMUNICATION
Ascendant brand identity
Ascendant is more than a civic design consultancy, it’s vision is a future where public and social organizations create bold new ideas that improve peoples’ lives around the world.
visual communication, brand design
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