Mary is a design strategist working at the intersections of generative research and evidence-based design.
She facilitates meaningful experiences, services, products, and communications to benefit both people and the planet.
Experience and Service Design Consulting
Agile / Contextual Inquiry / Data Visualization / Design Research / Ecosystem Strategy / Cross-Functional Collaboration / Journey Mapping / Operational Modeling / Product Evaluation / Rapid Prototyping / Usability Testing / Workshop Facilitation
Makerspace Communities and Ecosystem Strategy:
Co-Creating Social and Operational Infrastructure
Design Research MS Thesis, Drexel University, 2021-2023
How might we intentionally grow the maker-movement, rooted in equitable practices that address educational, economic, and environmental barriers?
Data Visualization / Design Research / Co-Design / Ecosystem Strategy / Interdisciplinary Collaboration / Makerspaces / Rapid Prototyping / Social Impact
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The Access, Visibility, and Engagement (AVE) Framework: Recommendations to Reduce Food Insecurity Among the University Student Population
The Social Impact Innovation Hub, Baida Institute, Drexel University, 2022-2023 How might we equip decision makers with an equity-centered framework to collaboratively improve services for university student food insecurity?
Data Visualization / Design Research / Co-Design / Food Insecurity / Group Dynamics / Interdisciplinary Collaboration / Rapid Prototyping / Service Design / Social Impact
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MAKETOOLS Design Sprint // Workshop
Led by Dr. Elizabeth Sanders, Rankin Scholars in Residence, Drexel University, 2023
How might we create a better patient experience in relation to patient data?
Design Research / Co-Design / Healthcare / Rapid Prototyping / Workshop
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Data Storytelling:
- Organism and Territory —Apples and Pennsylvania
- STEAM Education — Opportunities for Growth
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PPE: Human Factors & Product Development:
- Aerosol Bio-Containment Device (ABCD) for Covid-19 Patients
- Antimicrobial Yarn Knit Mask & Filter Housing, Testing & Design
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Bio-Composite Garden
Drexel University, 2021Creating an open-source biomaterial and 3D printed mold-making kit for a modular compostable indoor garden.
Advanced Manufacturing / Bio-Materials / Design Research / Co-Design / Rapid Prototyping / Social Impact
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KAHLE Studio
New York, NY, 2014-2021
Founding and translating a conceptual womenswear brand into wearable goods and experiences.
Branding / Business Development / Creative Direction / Garment Engineering / Local Manufacturing / Materials Exploration / Product Design & Circularity / Market Research / Strategy
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Product Design/Development and Garment Engineering
New York, NY, 2012 - 2021
Apparel and home goods design and development for a range of products – Virginia Sin, Marchesa, COA
CAD / Creative Direction / Ceramics Fabrication / Garment Engineering / Local Manufacturing / Product Design & Circularity / Market Research
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