Elizabeth Johansen

As Director of Product Development at Design that Matters (DtM), Elizabeth guides the process of creating new products and services for the poor in developing countries. Using her engineering experience and design thinking background, she leads an array of resources for DtM including students, professional volunteers, and contractors to create designs with positive impact. Prior to DtM, Elizabeth worked at IDEO for 8 years as a design engineer and project lead. Her experience spans strategy to design for manufacturing. Elizabeth’s passion for design for positive social impact has led her to facilitate many design thinking workshops and engage in multiple speaking engagements across academic and professional venues.
Friday, 3:15 PM – 3:45 PM
Chace Center, Metcalf Auditorium