For Design Leaders

Nov 13
I can't draw to save my life

I can't draw to save my life

Yes, you heard that right. I can't draw. But, that's never stopped me from sketching ideas,
1 min read
Oct 28
Most facilitators help you think better. I help you think better about climate

Most facilitators help you think better. I help you think better about climate

I've produced and facilitated over 100 creative workshops with startups, nonprofits, and Fortune 500 companies. I've
1 min read
Aug 13
What does your design team care about?

What does your design team care about?

Here’s a great (and simple) way to figure out what climate projects will get your team excited to work
2 min read
Aug 11
What does your design team know?

What does your design team know?

What climate-related skills and knowledge exist within your design team? Don’t know? Ask them during your next meeting. I
1 min read
Aug 05
The Design Gap that's failing climate work

The Design Gap that's failing climate work

Breakthrough climate policies or alternative material innovation could change the world, but if people can't understand it, it
2 min read
Jul 30
What are your values? And how do they show up in your life and work?

What are your values? And how do they show up in your life and work?

Using a values card deck, I revisit my values often to see if and how they show up in my
2 min read
Jul 25
I suck at answering the question, "What is your dream project?"

I suck at answering the question, "What is your dream project?"

As a multi-tool, I can never respond in a simple way. I love zooming in and out on a project.
2 min read
Jul 16
Climate action is a core business requirement for design studios

Climate action is a core business requirement for design studios

Design studios that aren’t taking climate action run the risk of falling behind competitors and not supporting their clients
1 min read
Jul 14
Four reasons why investing in climate action now is a smart business decision AND how designers can show up

Four reasons why investing in climate action now is a smart business decision AND how designers can show up

If companies don’t invest in climate action, they won't be around in 5–10 years. In today&
1 min read
Jul 09
A win/win/win situation

A win/win/win situation

Going all in on climate as a design studio is a win/win/win situation for your studio, your clients,
1 min read
Jul 07
Design studios need to “climify” their work

Design studios need to “climify” their work

Four quick thoughts on why it’s important for design studios to “climify” their work to future proof their studio.
1 min read
Jul 02
I believe the design industry can play a crucial role in driving climate action

I believe the design industry can play a crucial role in driving climate action

Designers have helped sell fast fashion, pushed planned obsolescence, created desire for stuff people don't need, and made
1 min read