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Climate Innovation Hub @ CCA by 2030

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Climate Innovation Hub @ CCA by 2030

This year's theme for SF Design Week was Reform. As SFDW wraps up, I'm thinking more about how California College of the Arts (CCA), where I teach part-time as Senior Adjunct, can reform itself to become a Climate Innovation Hub for both students and the local

Businesses contributed to our climate breakdown

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Businesses contributed to our climate breakdown

Real talk, businesses have played a huge role in contributing to our climate breakdown. But, it makes perfect sense for businesses, big and small, to invest in climate action. Below are just a few super simple talking points I use when chatting with founders and business leaders when discussing why

I’ve been known to wear lots of hats (Some at the same time)

I’ve been known to wear lots of hats (Some at the same time)

Here are a few of them. 💥 Independent Creative For most of my career, I’ve been freelance, jumping on projects that align with my values. I work with climate orgs on brand building, collective action, and creative facilitation. It’s an opportunity for me to flex my many talents; strategic

A vision for 2040 through the lens of a climate designer

A vision for 2040 through the lens of a climate designer

The View from 2040 From my window at my local Community Design Hub (more on that below), I can see my students in the food forest doing their morning observation practice – sketching natural patterns, studying ecosystem relationships, and gathering inspiration for their projects. It's hard to believe that

Back in middle school, I was handed a punk rock mix tape that completely changed my life

Back in middle school, I was handed a punk rock mix tape that completely changed my life

Ever since then, punk rock has instilled certain ideologies in me; to fight for causes I believe in, to question authority, and the DIY ethos. I found design by accident as a teen. I was making my own shirts, stickers, and zines—designing without knowing that I was designing. At

My May 2025 Recap

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My May 2025 Recap

A monthly series where I record what I watched, listened to, and read related the design and/or climate. Check it out!

My mission: transition every design studio towards climate action

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My mission: transition every design studio towards climate action

Over the last year and a half, I've collaborated with number of design studios in the climate space by providing my design, strategy, and UX skills. The work we did supported the mission of their clients, helping their people (customers, visitors, audience, etc) overcome challenges, achieve goals, and