Nathaniel "Nate" Giraitis Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

London, England, United Kingdom

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, I support the growth of the UK Futurice studio through business development, thought leadership, and delivery excellence for strategic design for digital products and services.As one of the three Principals of the consultancy, I support and advocate for our Design capabilities, including the disciplines of Product.

London, England, United Kingdom

London, England, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

As global head of the Design Strategy capability for Smart Design, I ensured the extraction of actionable insights and their synthesis into successful strategies for design through creative design research methodologies. I headed thought leadership for Smart Design's work in the transportation and mobility sector, having led Smart's portfolio of mobility.

London, UK And Barcelona, Spain

Responsible for directing the research efforts and coordinating synthesis activities for large-scale design projects across industry sectors including healthcare, financial services, consumer goods, entertainment and mobile. Guided teams to extract insights which offer a new perspective on problems and point to meaningful opportunity spaces. Clients.

New York, NY

Coordinated and conducted design research for small to medium scale programs in a range of industries. Created unique research protocols, defined stimuli, and synthesized findings. Conducted client workshops and interviewed key client stakeholders for various Fortune 500 companies.Clients included: Motorola, Panasonic, Cardinal Health, SC Johnson and OXO.

London, United Kingdom

Educator on topics of innovation methodology, service design, and inclusive design in the Design Products MA Programme at the RCA - ranked the World’s Top Art & Design University. Inform, inspire and guide students though lectures, workshops, and individual advisory sessions.

New York, NY

Spearheaded project to redesign New York taxicab experience, retrofitting two full-scale vehicles for exhibition in 2007 NY International Auto Show. Coordinated with corporate sponsors, local vendors, collaborating design firms and exhibit organizers.

New York, NY

Collaborated in 30-person interdisciplinary studio "Studio Red" to create brand-enhancing consumer experiences for global “blue chip” clients including Coca Cola and McDonalds. Conducted ethnographic research and developed design strategies for environments, installations, and interactions for special events, sponsored venues, and retail spaces.

Hong Kong

Charter member of IDO collaborative, an international design methodology exchange coordinated by Don Norman, Lorraine Justice, and Roger Ball. Led global design team on projects focusing on alternative energy, public transportation, and telecom. Conducted cultural ethnographic research in Hong Kong, Macau, and Mainland China. Client included West Kowloon.

Pawtucket, RI

Designed toys for Boys, Girls, and Electronic Divisions of global industry leader. Developed accessories for new GI Joe: Six Sigma brand, new toy concepts for NERF, figurine schematics for Pokemon, and production graphics for Trollz and iDog brands. Participated in product development from ideation through rapid prototyping. Consulted with production.

Cincinnati, OH

Provided concept development and schematic design for amusement parks, museums, resorts and theme restaurants worldwide. Consulted with interior designers and architects for fixture and materials selection, cultural artifact reference, and master planning.

Ba, Design Theory, Architecture

Activities and Societies: Pierson College, Anti-Gravity Society Circus Arts Group, Precision Drumline, Red Cross Blood Drive.

Bs, Industrial Design

Activities and Societies: College of Design, Art, Architecture & Planning (DAAP)Relevant coursework in Human Factors, Marketing.