My name is Vedika Lall. I am a design researcher and intervention strategist, driven by intuition, empathy, and curiosity. My practice is driven by divergent and design thinking in the larger realm of human-centred research, focusing on social innovation. I enjoy working on human-machine interactions, lean research and behavioural sciences to reimagine existing frameworks, systems, and services, thereby addressing 'wicked' problems collaboratively and creatively. I believe in tackling complex problems, be they local or global, not just with solutions but with stories.
"Designing WITH, not FOR," is my mantra. I am passionate about my role as a design advocate in society.
Having lived in European, Asian, and South-East Asian contexts, I frequently create and design while keeping diverse perspectives and lived experiences in mind. My current research focuses on dissecting the various layers of the deepening digital divide and ways to use emerging technologies in humanitarian settings to reimagine more inclusive futures.
"Designing WITH, not FOR," is my mantra. I am passionate about my role as a design advocate in society.
Having lived in European, Asian, and South-East Asian contexts, I frequently create and design while keeping diverse perspectives and lived experiences in mind. My current research focuses on dissecting the various layers of the deepening digital divide and ways to use emerging technologies in humanitarian settings to reimagine more inclusive futures.
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APPROACH
Immersion.
Immersion in the field allows my research to be inspired by the innate human ability to construct mental models that enable perception, interpretation, and reaction to the world around us. This encourages experimentation with various creative practises, imagination, critical thinking, and engagement in discovering opportunities. Working with communities and organisations in complex and sensitive environments has given me a better understanding of emerging resilience and empowered me to promote co-designing techniques.
TOOLS & METHODS
Design Research
Design Thinking
Strategic Design
Service Design
Intervention Mapping
Project & Campaign Management
Leadership Education
Speculative Design
Meaningful Entrepreneurship
Treasure Hunting
Strategic Design
Stakeholder Mapping
User Interviews
Journey Mapping
Video Ethnography
Lean Research
Co-Design Workshops
System Mapping
Insight Synthesis
Culture Probes
User Testing
Oral History
User Interviews
Journey Mapping
Video Ethnography
Lean Research
Co-Design Workshops
System Mapping
Insight Synthesis
Culture Probes
User Testing
Oral History
Tools
Adobe Suite
Figma
Procreate
Microsoft Office
Rapid Prototyping
Physical Computing
Arduino
Figma
Procreate
Microsoft Office
Rapid Prototyping
Physical Computing
Arduino
Interests
Human Food Interactions
Tangible Storytelling
Material Science
Design Anthropology
Intervention/ Impact Design
Interaction Design
Sensory Manipulation in Design
EXPERIENCE
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