Human centered design project in Nairobi Kenya focused on tackling stigma around reproductive health.
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Usinisunde Nichapie
“Don’t hide from me, just tell me”
This movement empowers youth through collaboration and drama, giving under-served communities a louder voice to speak about SRH topics, effacing the stigma against allowing the youth free access to SRH facilities. The youth, woke and ambitious, produce and perform this profound story.
Our research began by speaking to clinicians, healthcare providers and adolescents to identify pain points preventing youth from accessing SRH facilities.
We identified that the primary barrier preventing youth from accessing SRH facilities is the stigma surrounding SRH issues.
We created a play guide which tackled key SRH pain points identified by the youths. Our concept is heavily inspired by the stories of the 25 young adolescents, shared in 4 different creative workshops where we got to know each of them personally.
I am an interdisciplinary design researcher driven by a passion for social change through human centred design.
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I am an award-winning Innovation Design Engineer who specializes in break-through concepts. With a keen leaning towards social impact design, I lead the development of accessible products and design solutions for all. I have entrepreneurial vision and start-up experience.
I have MA Innovation Design Engineering and MSc Innovation Design Engineering – both with Merit.
Before transitioning to design engineering, I worked as an educator and artist for over seven years. My artwork has been displayed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, and was featured in the New York Times' Art and Design Section. I was also a guest on an episode of Project Runway.
I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Maryland Institute College of Art with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture, with a minor in Art History and a Concentration in Sustainable and Social Practices.
Service Design
Mapping systems, and finding leverage points using the following methods: research, ideation, prototypes, enterprise thinking and workshops.
Research
Interviewing a variety of stakeholders, creating and maintaining partnerships, conducting field research and surveys. Creating bespoke tools to explore user needs. Synthesizing actionable insights and themes. Conducting literature reviews and experiments to prototype interventions.
Ideation
Sketching, mind mapping, work shops, design sprints, journey mapping, storyboarding, HMW (how might we), role playing, to find user or service needs.
Prototyping
I have worked as a sculptor and artist assistant giving me a wide range of prototyping skills, including 3d crafts such as woodworking. I have digital production tools including UI mock ups to use for rapid prototyping, and user testing. Working with a team to manage and create digital assets for projects.
Enterprise
I am a design entrepreneur, winning grants awarded from Innovate UK, Imperial Enterprise Lab, and Engineers in Business Award, for innovation, presentation, and business value propositions.
Workshops
As a teacher for more than 7 years, I am adept at speaking to a diverse groups in a engaging and comprehendible manor.
My ToolBOx
I am continually honing and expanding my skills!
TECHNICAL
Adobe Premier Pro
Adobe XD
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Miro
Notion
Balsamic Mockups
Microsoft office
Keynote/Power point/Google Slides
Design Tools
Ideation & Brain Storming
Customer Discovery
User Journey Maps
Ecosystem Maps
Interviews
Qualitative Data Analysis
Service Blueprints
Stakeholder Maps
Wireframes
Concept Sketch
Experience Flow
Bespoke Tools for the project
Design Thinking (Double Diamond)
Agile/Scrum (Iterative)
Soft Skills
Interdisciplinary Teamwork
Time Management
Leadership
Communication
Storytelling
Critical Thinking
Exploring
Unity
Arduino Prototypes
Philosophy
Anthropology
Documentary film making
Enterprise
Business Model Canvas
Business Road Map
Business Pitch Decks
Business Presentations