I am naturally curious about people, their motivations and how they make decisions. As a researcher, I work with people to understand their explicit and implicit needs and help articulate them in actionable ways. As a designer, I work as a problem solver bridging the gap between user and solution. Combining the two fields, I enjoy designing new ways of interacting with people throughcultural probes and contextual inquiry.My work has also taken me across the world, looking at solving product, service and experience design challenges. These insights and explorations lead to identifying relevant new areas for products, services and experiences to play a meaningful role in the future. I focus on crafting research methods that allow users to play a bigger role in the design process. My projects include work on researching health care systems, education and literacy in emerging markets and personal security for women in urban contexts.Specialties: Human Centered Design, User Experience, Technology in Emerging Markets