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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
avid doodler
design strategist
podcast junky
innovation seeker
outdoors(wo)man 
opportunity identifier
eco-warrior
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 - Present

PRO-BONO PROJECT MANAGER & CONSULTANT

10.2018 - 5.2019

STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS FELLOW

8.2018 - 12.2018

ENTREPRENURIAL FELLOW

6.2018

PRO-BONO 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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