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“Working with IDEO gave me the opportunity to think creatively about some of the everyday challenges I face as a clinician. Doing it collaboratively with their team of smart creative professionals was not only satisfying but really fun! It was exciting to be part of developing a solution for the problems my patients face.”
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Participate in an interview or small group conversation
Share your experience, opinions, or expertise about various topics to inspire design or provide feedback in a remote zoom video call, on the phone, or in-person.
Be an advisor or part of a co-creation or co-design council
Either individually or as part of a small group, provide feedback, expertise, or perspectives throughout the life of an IDEO project.
Complete independent design research activities
Contribute your ideas, expertise, or feedback via paid research surveys, usability tests, or written and multimedia diary studies.
Experience a live prototype of a product, service, or experience
Walkthrough and provide feedback on life-size mockups of designs like voting booths, airplane cabins, or school cafeterias.
Contribute to connecting with and recruiting from your community
Connect IDEO to your network, lead local initiatives, or help shape IDEO projects and partnerships.
Deeply collaborate or embed alongside IDEO designers
Work with an IDEO project team as a part or full-time designer or expert-in-resident to experience design thinking and push our way of working.
