Designing Change: Experience & Intervention

Resonant, catalytic experiences are what drive meaningful change.

Impact delivered for
OUR approach

We combine/blend deep empathy with rapid testing to turn
bold ideas for products, systems, places, learning, experiences, & services—from “what if” into “what works.”

Research & Journey Mapping

We explore the real experiences of people across digital, in-person, and partner interactions to understand what works and what gets in the way. By using insights from research, we uncover pain points and gaps. This helps us align what people see and feel (front-stage) with the systems and processes behind the scenes (backstage). The result is a clear, strategic roadmap of practical solutions that can be scaled and sustained.

Experience & Intervention Design

We turn insight into action through co-creation sprints and context-aware design. Working within real constraints, we generate practical ideas, test early concepts with users, and pilot solutions in real-world settings. Using interviews, surveys, and observation, we gather feedback to refine both the intervention and how it's delivered—laying the groundwork for solutions that are scalable, grounded, and effective.

To meet the diverse needs of each project, we offer a modular set of capabilities that can stand alone or work in combination:

Service & Product Design

Designing human-centered—and system-aware—services, tools,
and systems across digital and physical touchpoints.

Strategic Convening

Designing gatherings, workshops, and dialogues that align diverse voices and catalyze action.

Learning Journeys

Creating immersive experiences that support leadership, collaboration, and systems thinking.

Transformative Spaces

Designing places that foster connection, care, and collective imagination, so people can shape what’s next together.

Narrative & Communication Design

Shaping language, visuals, and stories to clarify complexity and drive meaningful engagement.

Impact Assessment

We design and test solutions in real-world settings, using clear criteria and context-aware methods. Through interviews, surveys, and observations, we gather feedback and insights to improve both the idea and how it’s delivered. As evidence grows, we fine-tune what works - laying the groundwork for scaling up with confidence.

Impact Assessment

We design smart, regenerative, and inclusive ways to measure what matters, combining surveys, interviews, observations, environmental impact assessments, and equity audits. This mixed approach helps us uncover meaningful shifts in behavior, culture, and collaboration. We then turn the findings into clear insights and practical recommendations that support your goals and guide the path toward lasting, transformative change.

Not sure where to begin? Let’s map the mix that fits.

Systems are complex. That’s why we mix capabilities—from deep research to bold design to long-view strategy—to meet your challenge in context and support lasting change.

Insight-to-Action Lab Cards

Pick a card to reveal a key tension,

an initial reframe, and a starter action.

How might we craft moments that resonate and stay with people?
“Our workshops burst with energy, yet nothing sticks afterward.”
Which insight hints at our true edge?
“We’re overwhelmed with feedback and don’t know where to start.”
"Things fall through the cracks when tools meant to help don’t work together."
Which silent handoffs break the flow?
What barriers trip up users?
“Citizens can’t find or submit our forms.”
Where’s the friction hiding the “aha”?
"We’re launching more solutions and features — but retention just isn’t there."
Now, these cards are simply conversation starters. Real challenges are more nuanced and demand context-driven reframing. Book a call to explore how we can tackle yours.
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Gwynethe Anne Palmos
Programme Analyst, Climate Action