Research and Design go hand in hand. This page showcases work with a stronger emphasis on research.

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

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

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