This site is about mutual connection. You're likely here because you have a strategic need within your organization. I'm here because I'm looking for the right, dare I say “dream,” next step as a design leader. Hopefully, your needs and my skills match. To help the process along, I've included a few notes on the type of context I'm looking for, as well as a few examples of the value I've brought to previous roles.
After you've poked around a bit, if you feel like we might align, please reach out. If not, thanks for stopping by, and I hope you find the right person. There are a lot of amazing people out there; you should consider hiring one of them.
The Team
That merry band of misfits. The team that:
- doesn't make any sense on paper
- works because everyone comes from different perspectives
- brings their whole, unabashed selves
- you turn to when the challenge is messy
The team you rely on to figure out what's next.
The Role
Supporting a design team through:
- mentorship
- untying messy knots
- ferocious advocacy
- unlikely partnerships
- strategic wayfinding
In other words, leadership.
The Company
An organization that believes in:
- understanding real people, not “users”
- the value of a thoughtful experience
- uncomfortable transparency
- trust
- not being evil*
*+73 points if you're making the world a better place.
Selected Work
Some of My Work & Contributions
SoundCheck
A new case study, coming soon.
In Progress
Laughing In the Face of Failure
How can we add value through a sense of connection?
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Creating Connection
How can we challenge the norms of an entire industry?
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Solving Messy Problems
How can YouTube better meet the needs of its audience?
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Finding Inspiration In Unlikely Places
What can wine-making teach us about sustainable client relationships?
→Additional Project Partners
About
My Greatest Lessons
Design Leader | Strategist | Creative Catalyst | Service Designer | Researcher
- Leading teams for 9 years taught me how much more can be achieved by helping others shine and learn.
- Studying human-centered design taught me “Who?” is always the first question, followed immediately by “Why?”
- Managing programs and operations for eight years taught me to lead through collaboration.
- Launching an HIV prevention program taught me how to design life-changing services.
- Producing events for eight years taught me to design experiences with data and behavioral insights.
- Facilitating and teaching for 15 years taught me to value reciprocal learning and engagement.
To read about how this work, and all my previous iterations, has shaped my evolving perspective:
Download a Copy of My Resume“You have an amazing ability to make everyone in the room feel heard.”
— Beth R., WW Regional Manager
Let's Chat
I'm very likely pretty excited to read your message. Keep an eye out for my response in the next day or two.
kjpeppers@gmail.com