Creative thinker, maker, problem framer, and people nerd. Passionate about various ways of understanding people and their stories. An explorer in the ethical use of technology with enthusiasm for data collection. Graduated from Master in Design research and development at the Ohio State University.
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Hi I’m May Mallahzadeh!
Under the guidance of Dr. Liz Sanders, I've adopted a range of methods to understand people's needs and experiences, frame and reframe change, and address problems. These approaches often align with the categories of See, Do, and Make, or a blend of these methodologies.
Guiding methods
Say methods
Do methods
Make methods
listening actively to people's needs, challenges, and obstacles. Methods include interviews, surveys, or focus groups.
Observing how participants perform specific tasks within particular environments. Methods include usability tests, contextual inquiries, and observations.
Creating toolkits for people to make artifacts that express their thoughts and feelings can foster creativity and lead to innovative solutions. Participants may develop solutions organically, or researchers may gain deeper insights into people's experiences. Example of this approach is co-design sessions.
Areas of interests
Collecting data
Exploring, researching, and developing scripts to craft comprehensive toolkits for gathering essential data and insights, crucial for catalyzing meaningful change.
Analyzing the data to determine insights and making informed decisions to navigate the development process in the desired direction.
Designing solutions and iteratively testing them from the early stages to the end to ensure that what is designed achieves the intended success and impact.
Sense making
Execution
Super powers
Learn and unlearn
Active listener
Curious
Through my academic journey and practical experiences, I've honed the ability to both rapidly learn new concepts and adapt by unlearning outdated approaches, particularly in dynamic fields like design.
I have a genuine passion for listening to people and their stories, eager to delve deeper into their experiences and gain valuable insights.
I'm eager to uncover the 'why,' 'what,' and 'how' behind everything I encounter.
When I'm not designing, you'll find me doing things like:
Baking
I love bringing my culinary creations to life through baking and design.
Photography
I enjoy capturing stories in a single frame and experimenting with lighting to create unique compositions.
Yoga
It’s my way of caring for my body while pushing my limits
Personal interests
Feel free to get in touch
May Mallahzadeh ⏤ 2024