Teaching Philosophy
Roles: Project Manager, Facilitator, & Teacher
As a mentor in the Parsons Senior Capstone Projects class, I played a pivotal role in guiding five undergraduate student groups through comprehensive human-centered design processes for high-profile industry clients. My approach focused on facilitating rigorous design research methodologies, helping students develop strategic interventions for real-world challenges presented by UNICEF, L'Oreal, and Industry City.
This is one example from the 5 different classes that I taught in the Strategic Design and Management BBA Program at Parsons. Other courses I taught included: Information Visualization, Senior Projects 1 & 2, Immersive Storytelling, Social Practice, and Economies and Ethics of Sustainable Design.
Roles: Project Management, Facilitation & Teaching
Mentorship Strategies
Guided students through iterative design and development approaches
Facilitated fieldwork, community engagement, and prototyping processes
Supported students in developing robust strategic interventionsEmphasized critical thinking and professional presentation skills
Project Impact
My mentorship resulted in exceptional outcomes, with clients expressing significant enthusiasm for the student projects. Two projects were directly implemented by the client organizations, and notably, two students received job offers upon graduation - a testament to the high-quality work and professional preparation achieved through the capstone experience.The projects demonstrated the power of human-centered design in solving complex organizational challenges, bridging academic learning with real-world professional practice.
My mentorship resulted in exceptional outcomes, with clients expressing significant enthusiasm for the student projects. Two projects were directly implemented by the client organizations, and notably, two students received job offers upon graduation - a testament to the high-quality work and professional preparation achieved through the capstone experience.The projects demonstrated the power of human-centered design in solving complex organizational challenges, bridging academic learning with real-world professional practice.
Screenshots from final presentations:
