"Design is the love story of science and art."

Ivana D Monson

Really Cool Person

WELCOME

My name is Ivana and I have recently relocated to the San Francisco Bay Area in search of new opportunities. Previously I lived in London UK while earning my MA in service design from the Royal College of Art. For years I was based out of Long Beach CA working professionally as a Design Director creating branded experiences for a variety of clients. I love to travel and enjoy creative projects of all kinds!

Works

WORK

Assisting refugees with resettlement challenges, to know their rights and regain autonomy in their lives.

Modular fixture collection to host digitally native brands in Westfield malls.

"The design process is inherently rebellious in that it pushes boundaries, norms, expectations... and there's freedom in that rebellion."

works iN progress

A portfolio is ever-evolving, and with that in mind, I'd like to share a snapshot of some of the amazing projects I am privileged to be working on.

Cetacean conservation in the Canary Islands

Through the GVI organization I volunteered on the island of Tenerife gathering data on dolphins and whales, as well as support ocean conservation through community outreach initiatives. While serving in the program I drew unique insights into how tourism can be leveraged to have a positive impact on the local environment. I am in the process of collating my findings and formulating a final proposal.

The Untapped Potential of National Flowers

While studying at the Royal College of Art I had the opportunity to write a dissertation exploring a personal passion. I chose to dive deep into the significance of national flowers as cultural symbols of soft power, and how they might be better used to advocate for institutions and movements of peace. I argue the shortcomings of national flags, examining their orgins in contrast with the historical use of flowers as symbols.

Clean Team, Kumasi GH

Through the Design for Good Foundation I was partnered with an international group of interdisciplinary designers to work remotely in collaboration with the Clean Team, an organization dedicated to expanding sanitation services for the urban poor in Kumasi, Ghana. I visually mapped user journeys to communicate different solutions and optimize limited resources. To date we have seen success, but we are continuing to work on this challenge.

"Good design begins with honesty, asks tough questions, comes from collaboration and from trusting your intuition."

Freeman Thomas

"Good design begins with honesty, asks tough questions, comes from collaboration and from trusting your intuition."

Freeman Thomas

"Good design begins with honesty, asks tough questions, comes from collaboration and from trusting your intuition."

Freeman Thomas

"Good design begins with honesty, asks tough questions, comes from collaboration and from trusting your intuition."

Freeman Thomas

"Good design begins with honesty, asks tough questions, comes from collaboration and from trusting your intuition."

Freeman Thomas

"Design is the love story of science and art."

Ivana D Monson

WELCOME

WORK

"The design process is inherently rebellious in that it pushes boundaries, norms, expectations... and there's freedom in that rebellion."

works iN progress