On this page, you’ll find a directory of projects showcasing generative, evaluative, and participatory research and design. For a more focused review, feel free to explore one of the following options:

May Mallahzadeh ⏤ 2024

developing future focused research framework & mapping Future innovation opportunities


Researching future possibilities with emerging technologies and AI.


99P labs: The Ohio State and Honda partnership


● Generative research

ENHANCing PATIENT EXPERIENCE & REDUCE DEVICE ACQUISITION DELAYS

Co-designing with diverse stakeholders to map and understand the current process of obtaining an insulin pump and recommending potential improvements.


OSU Wexner Medical Center


● UX research ● Explanatory research

INCREASING THE ADAPTION OF AN EXISTING FEATURE

Enhancing the usability of waiver feature through a user-centered redesign.


Civic Champs


● UX design

Increasing FIT test orders for cancer prevention

Designing a responsive Sitecore website to educate patients 45+ about colorectal screening, assist with test selection, and encourage action.


OSU Wexner Medical Center


● UX design

ImPROVING User Retention of an existing feature


Redesigning the Magic Box feature and user flow to enhance usability, boost engagement, and improve retention.


Too Good To Go


● UX design

ELEVATING LIVED EXPERIENCES: COLLECTIVELY SHAPING THE FUTURE OF HEALTHCARE

This project comprehensively documents my thesis research. It highlights the importance of integrating lived experiences into healthcare decision-making, showcasing the value of exploratory design research alongside evidence-based research.


Thesis research


● Generative research ● UX design ● Articles

Visualizing AIGA survey data to make insights accessible


Uncovered trends, patterns, and insights from survey responses, and presented the data visually on a website to engage a broader audience and drive impact.


American Institute of Graphic Arts community


● Data analysis ● Data visualization

RESEARCHING THE FUTURE OF HOUSING WITH DESIGN FICTION


Exploring Student Housing Pain Points and Potentials through Design Fiction and Co-Design.


Ohio State University


● Generative research

Web-Based Impact Assessment and Collaboration Platform


Transforming Research Findings into a Web-Based Platform for Assessing Impact and Enhancing Collaboration Among Scholars in Arts and Humanities.


OSU Global Arts and Humanities


● UX design