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
Enhance 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
Civic champs’ waiver feature redesign
Improving retention and engagement rates through redesigned waiver flow and integrated admin tools
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
