Category: Speculative Design
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Freelance Grow
Project Overview Freelancing platforms, such as Upwork and Fiverr, have become a viable source of work for millions of freelancers worldwide. However, these platforms rarely prioritize freelancers’ professional development needs. In this project, I explore design opportunities to enhance freelancers’ professional development and peer support experiences on freelancing platforms. This project received an academic award…
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Designing the First Humanitarian Futures Exhibition
Overview ‘The Future Is Now’ is an exhibition that comprises of multiple artefacts and scenarios that speculated on what humanitarian operations could look like in 2030. The IFRC Solferino Academy and Open Lab at Newcastle University collaborated with an array of design agencies and curators to bring this exhibition to life. This exhibition is the result of extensive horizon…
Carlos Alvarez 