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
