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...
WORK
EXPERIENCE
THE SUSTAINERY:
A ZERO-WASTE VENTURE
VIBRANT CIITES:
TEMPORARY EXHIBITION
THE LAB AT OPM'S
SUMMER DESIGN SCHOOL
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
LET'S CHAT
Passionate about harnassing design to create impact?
Be in touch with ideas, opportunities, or just to chat!