I help individuals and teams design with intention.

WHAT I DO:

Speaking

A call for designing with intention

A call for intentional problem-solving: how to solve the right problem in the right way.


This talk is an invitation for people in tech to spend more time making sure they are solving a real problem in an impactful way.

It’s also a cautionary tale of what can happen when they don’t. 



Why we're solving the wrong problems (30 minutes)


A call for intentional problem-solving: how to solve the right problem in the right way.

This talk is an invitation for people in tech to spend more time making sure they are solving a real problem in an impactful way.

It’s also a cautionary tale of what can happen when they don’t.

 (Cue ominous wind.)


What's covered:

  1. How to know you’re solving the right problem
  2. The two kinds of big-picture thinking
  3. Why and how to diagnose problems from the inside-out
  4. How to navigate complexity without making (too many) enemies
  5. How to make decisions on where to focus in complex situations



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Workshops

I help individuals and teams solve the right problems in the right ways

My approach applies a combination of Service Design, Strategic Foresight, and Systems Thinking methods.


 Explore past portfolio projects at this link for my own work, or check out the testimonials at the bottom of this page.

Bigger Thinking

(4-6 hours)


This workshop encourages teams to think big — beyond siloes, lines of business, and product lines. It shows participants how to see the bigger picture and use it to make an impact.


What's covered:

  1. Introduction to tools for thinking big
  2. How to diagnose problems from the inside-out
  3. How to make decisions on where to focus in complex situations
  4. A plan for navigating the complexity when thinking big


Longer Thinking

 (4-6 hours)


This workshop encourages teams to acknowledge the possibilities of the future, align with other members’ mental models to co-create a desirable future, and use that vision to form the strategy required for its attainment.


What's covered:

  1. Alignment on a shared vision of a desirable future
  2. Defining a roadmap to attain it
  3. Clear milestones for reassessing the long-term strategy
  4. Strategy ownership and a path forward


Intensive Problem Solving Session

(1-2 days Customized)


You bring the problem, I facilitate solving it. We co-create the approach and get started on it together over an intensive and customized 1-2 days.


The agenda is customized based on the problem or your needs.


This is generally what's included:

  1. Diagnosing the problem(s)
  2. Identifying gaps & navigating complexity
  3. Aligning on a shared vision of success
  4. Deciding where to start and how
  5. Optional bonus: bi-weekly advisory


Thought Leadership

Podcast features, writing, and more

Check out my thoughts on topics of design ethics, problem solving, complexity, foresight

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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING:

"It has definitely changed my outlook on the world and design forever."


"Her passion for research and openness to educate designers, developers, product owners, etc, on the value of research and how it can impact business decisions has had a profound impact."


"I’m already loving this presentation have decided THIS is my favourite conference presentation ever. So much respect."


"Without Roxi and her focused yet open mind, our team would have been stuck on the same challenge unable to move forward. Professional and to the point, I have witnessed Roxi navigate complexity, turning ideas into concepts, and concepts into real-world success stories."


"It is rare to come across mentors that are empathetic and take an extra mile in uncovering your blind spots to empower you."