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WHAT I DO

I bring innovation, empathy, sustainability, and future-forward thinking to all the projects I work on. By re-framing and deeply exploring the challenges at hand, I identify untapped opportunity, refine and improve system work-flows and processes, and strategically plan for the future.

HOW I WORK

I tailor my process to each unique challenge, fusing a variety of innovative frameworks and core capabilities: 

Project & Event

Management

Human-Centered Research & Design

Narratives &

Visual Storytelling

Stakeholder

Facilitation

Journey & Systems

Mapping

Business Model Innovation

Trend Forecasting & Foresight Tools

WHAT I BELIEVE

The challenges facing today’s society, industries, and organizations are more complex than ever. To solve them requires out-of-the-box thinking that challenges the status quo and pushes us to new and unexpected terrain. I believe that design (and design strategy) provides us this opportunity— with a fresh, unbiased lens, design can unlock a more equitable, sustainable, and profitable future. With this philosophy in tow, I seek to collaborate with impact-oriented businesses, non-profits, and organizations that strive to improve the world around us. Let’s create impact together.

circular thought leader
design strategist
avid doodler

innovation seeker

podcast junky
outdoors(wo)man 
opportunity identifier
problem solver

SUZ OKIE 

SUZ OKIE 

my many hats include...

ABOUT
WORK

WORK

EXPERIENCE

THE SUSTAINERY: 
A ZERO-WASTE VENTURE
VIBRANT CIITES: 
TEMPORARY EXHIBITION
THE LAB AT OPM'S
SUMMER DESIGN SCHOOL
EDUCATION

2019

MBA IN DESIGN STRATEGY

2011

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, CUM LAUDE
CERTIFICATES IN BIOMIMICRY DESIGN, USER EXPERIENCE DESIGN & VISUAL DESIGN

1.2020 - 11.2023

DIRECTOR OF DESIGN STRATEGY & CIRCULAR ECONOMY
& OTHER TITLES

2.2019 - 12.2019

FREELANCE DESIGN STRATEGIST

International Clients

3.2019 - 1.2020

PROJECT MANAGER & CONSULTANT

10.2018 - 5.2019

STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS FELLOW

8.2018 - 12.2018

ENTREPRENURIAL FELLOW

6.2018

DESIGN THINKING FACILITATOR

2.2012 - 5.2016

ASSISTANT MANAGER OF CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS
& OTHER TITLES
ROLES & RECOGNITIONS 

2023

MENTOR FOR CIRCULAR ACCELERATOR

2019

LEADERSHIP IN COMMUNITY DESIGN AWARD

2018

ALL COLLEGE HONORS GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

2023 & 2022

JUDGE OF THE REUSIES
EXPERIENCEO
CONTACT

LET'S CHAT

Passionate about harnassing design to create impact?

Be in touch with ideas, opportunities, or just to chat!

suzmokie@gmail.com

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