Areas of Expertise

Web design
Design research
Strategy
Product design

Irrelevant but relevant

Wild food forager
Aerial artist

Hello!

My name is Natasha Jimenez and I am a Venezuelan-Canadian artist, designer, and engineer who enjoys working on projects that help level the playing field.

I lead projects using an equity-centered design framework, working across various levels of leadership, from directors to frontline staff. I design solutions that range from fully functioning web experiences, to prototyping tools for remote education and automated text messaging bots.  Some people I have worked with include the United Nations, Google.org, International Rescue Committee, the City of San Francisco’s Innovation Office, Google, Apple, and Thoughtworks.

Public Speaking

I love giving public talks about methodologies I’ve found particularly effective, impactful research I have conducted, and interesting design projects. I have led workshops at SxSW Eco, meConvention, the UN World Humanitarian Summit, Code for America, and also led a quarterly Service Design course for government workers. I have also organized various hackathons including Women Hack for Syria at the height of the Syrian refugee crisis.

Art

In my art, I craft objects and experiences that compel my audience to reflect on new ways to connect with the earth and with each other. Combining visual, performative, and experiential practices I create pieces that physically bring my audience into contact with nature and inspire a new perspective..

LinkedIn
www.linkedin.com/in/natashajimenez