Winnie Chang
Strategic Designer and Researcher
Brooklyn, NY, USAHi, I'm Winnie!
I specialize in leading interdisciplinary research initiatives, translating complex content into effective communication tools, and co-creating action agendas with different organizations. I believe that designing alternate futures can open new possibilities, empowering communities to initiate social change. I would love to hear from you about how we can collaborate together on other inspiring initiatives.
I specialize in leading interdisciplinary research initiatives, translating complex content into effective communication tools, and co-creating action agendas with different organizations. I believe that designing alternate futures can open new possibilities, empowering communities to initiate social change. I would love to hear from you about how we can collaborate together on other inspiring initiatives.
Work Experience
Health In Motion Rehabilitation
Social and Mass Media Consultant
August 2010
- July 2013
North York, Ontario, Canada
Education
Parsons The New School For Design
MFA Transdisciplinary Design
September 2015
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New York, New York, United States
York University/Sheridan College
Bachelor of Design (Honours)
September 2009
- April 2013
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Languages
English (Native),
French (Advanced),
Awards
Taiwanese Economic And Cultural Office
Ministry of Education Huayu Enrichment Scholarship
2016
Adobe Design Achievement Awards
Print Communications Semifinalist Winner (3 Projects)
2013
York University
Dean's Prizes for Excellence
2013
York University
Kondor Fine Arts Award
2013
Adobe Design Achievement Awards
Packaging Semifinalist Winner
2012
York University
Temple Harris Book Prize
2012
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite,
Brand Architecture,
Branding,
Design Strategy,
Design-led Research,
Ethnography,
Experience Design,
Graphic Design,
HTML/CSS/Javascript,
Illustration,
Interviews,
Mailchimp,
Microsoft Office,
Project Management,
QuarkXpress,
Squarespace,
Visual Design,
WordPress,
Workshop Facilitation,
Engagements
Guest Speaker, “Driverless Governance: Designing Narratives Toward Democratic Technology” Design for Next Conference, European Academy of Design | Rome, Italy | April 2017
Workshop Speaker, “De-constructing Social Imaginaries in Hmong Youth” HaSEAAC’s 23rd Annual Spring Conference, University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point | March 2017
Conversation and Workshop Lead, “Invisibility in Decisions: Predictive Analytics & Equality” VergeNYC 2017 Conference, Parsons School of Design | Greater New York City Area | February 2017
Workshop Support, “Theory of Change and Deep Learning”
Riverdale Country School, The Bronx, NY | June 2016
Workshop Speaker, “De-constructing Social Imaginaries in Hmong Youth” HaSEAAC’s 23rd Annual Spring Conference, University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point | March 2017
Conversation and Workshop Lead, “Invisibility in Decisions: Predictive Analytics & Equality” VergeNYC 2017 Conference, Parsons School of Design | Greater New York City Area | February 2017
Workshop Support, “Theory of Change and Deep Learning”
Riverdale Country School, The Bronx, NY | June 2016