Hi I'm Sasha.
Hi I'm Sasha.
I’m an interdisciplinary creative who specializes in building impactful design systems and experiences.
My life-long passion as a creative and maker led me down the path of design. With a strategic approach based in human-centered design and biomimicry, I develop products with social and ecological integrity at the center of my design process. My past work includes developing visual systems and conducting research for sustainable agriculture applications, community-led research tools, and accessibility initiatives.
I received my M.A. in social design at the Maryland Institute of Art & Design and B.A. in communication design from the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design.
When I’m not doing design work I create art under the moniker Bogus Babe.
Accomplishments
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I was invited as a guest speaker to talk about the inspiration behind MyOak Market and process behind finding a nature-based solution. Making Eh? Happen follow two eco-experts, Nigel Berman and Steve Creed, as they explore how to make the city of Brighton & Hove more resilient, sustainable, and regenerative.
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Published the paper “Community-led food resilience: Integrating grassroots food access into municipal emergency planning” discussing the roles emergent, community-led initiatives played in response to COVID-19 induced food shortages.
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Invited to present the mycelium inspiration behind the MyOak Public Market. Mushroom City Art Festival is an annual event that connects artists and intellectuals through the celebration of mycology.
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Participated in a 10-week incubator program that provided entrepreneurial training to Global Design Challenge finalists.
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Selected as a finalist for the submission of MyOak Public Market. The Biomimicry Global Design Challenge recognizes design solutions that are inspired and informed by nature.