Design Strategist at Maga Design

Olivia Foss

Washington, DC

About

I'm a an industrial design graduate with a demonstrated interest in facilitating and working with others. I'm best known as someone who can energize a group and translate abstract research insights into visual presentations. I'm passionate about people, systems and services and the power of design to influence behavior.
Education
- MID Design Thinking
  
  Rhode Island School of Design
  
  2010 - 2012
- BA Media Arts
  
  The Evergreen State College
  
  2000 - 2003
Experience
- Design Strategist
  
  Maga Design
  
  Oct 2012 - Present (12 years 2 months)
  
  Currently straddling the worlds of design and strategy...rather, using design thinking to clarify and communicate strategic vision.
- Design Strategist
  
  National Defense University
  
  Jul 2012 - Oct 2012 (3 months)
  
  Helped create both short and long term goals for their annual field demonstration. Worked to promote an integrated “whole of government” approach to humanitarian and disaster relief efforts.
- Respond|Design Director
  
  Rhode Island School of Design
  
  Feb 2011 - Jun 2012 (1 year 4 months)
- Teaching Assistant
  
  RISD
  
  Jun 2011 - Aug 2011 (2 months)
- Account Executive
  
  Intex Exhibits, Inc.
  
  Sep 2005 - Aug 2008 (2 years 11 months)
Skills
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