SARA JACOBSON
SARA JACOBSON
Design Research & Strategy

RESEARCH & INSIGHTS

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Since 2010, I have worked to better understand humans, culture, and our society towards the improvement of products, services & experiences. I believe deeply in the power of curiosity, empathy and shared understanding - and how this might impact our world. In my work I consistently strive to show up for the consumer, bringing a human POV to the table.

Some of the ways I do this:

  • Leading large to small qualitative research - in planning, moderation & fieldwork, to synthesis & action

  • Determining & managing appropriate research methodology (whether surveys, contextual or remote interviews, usability testing, diary studies, ethnographic observation, cultural probes, etc)

  • Managing vendors & consultants where appropriate

  • Framing key patterns, themes & insights from both qualitative & quantitative research into appropriate tools (personas, customer journeys, frameworks, etc)

  • Collaborating with relevant stakeholders to strategically make insights actionable

  • Co-creating holistic, meaningful experiences with designers, based in research findings

  • Storytelling around findings and insights in an impactful way

  • Facilitating stakeholders & designers through ambiguity towards design and innovation opportunities

 

Clients included: 

  • BMW Group (BMW, Rolls Royce, Mini, Motorrad)

  • VF Corporation

  • PayPal

  • Ancestry

  • Samsung

  • Ericsson

  • Revlon

  • AMC Networks

  • Johnson & Johnson

  • Office Depot

  • SKF Bearings

  • Foundation Medicine

  • Genomic Health

  • Art Center College of Design (teaching)


PROJECT SAMPLES

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