https://www.alexisschilf.com/pirate-lab daily 0.75 2025-05-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547152089709-EJYW16J7VCFD23PPTR43/image-asset.png Pirate Lab Image description: Open, small deck box showing cards and blue interior https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547148301894-A5Y9HPSAF2RX7CAQF8QW/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab First prototype testing with cards and die. Image description: Deck box folded open. Interior has three storage containers, with one filled with cards. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547155380282-1G7NAC98ZGOVIDNCLD4Z/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Image description: Black game tote, rectangular in shape with black straps https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547147190160-8L4ES5D04OM3Q4UKJ12J/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Full size paper mockup, with opening and closing feature. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547148381530-MJRMW36TSC9IUI7J68AS/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab A few rounds of prototyping later…die container is removable, stronger materials used, and thumb grooves to remove cards. Image description: Interior of deck box exposed showing three containers - two holding cards and one with lid to hold die. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547147673777-DZS3CB2DCHUPVJ4SFLFG/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Image description: Cardboard prototype of a deck box holding some cards https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547150219878-EP5Y4LQSNV4C2U8UK3R8/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Exploration into different printing methods. Image description: Large scale manufacturing printing machine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547152051501-26D8ER65FOQIP0GZMO8R/image-asset.png Pirate Lab Image description: Black, small deck box https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547155222495-JU32KG6NP2DH2WZNADLS/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Image description: Close up view of woman unzipping the black game tote https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547152028407-IS6A98YP8TXF27SYJVC9/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Image description: Open deck box filled with cards and showing die https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547147086643-EZNLMGM0F8UFPQAG1IZC/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Full size paper mockup for two card deck design. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547164131641-7CR22PQG3ZD7KNYOM5JG/image-asset.gif Pirate Lab Image description: Gif of black box with lid being pulled off and put back on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547155130272-EBYG0NYX3IH0CT821B25/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Image description: Woman standing and carrying a black game tote https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547151358519-UBH4XNC1K7CGEL19FFEP/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Image description: Open deck box to show interior of deck box holding cards. Picture is taken at an angle. On the table behind are Pirate Lab business cards and 4 other deck cards in various colors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547151993422-9LIZLSUFWKB13NXQOXRM/image-asset.png Pirate Lab Image description: closed, rectangular deck box https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547151406752-HGDKPE5Z4B4EMTML9ENJ/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Image description: Deck boxes on a shelf. Various patterns on the deck boxes including black, octopus, donuts, and mountains. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547150046285-2RSPX81SZAUH0Q3VH5ZR/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Image description: Exterior of factory buildings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547140899980-CWA3N0J6AFSK2215RLW8/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Research at the Game Manufacturers Association (GAMA) Trade Show. Image description: Convention center filled with crowds of people https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547163990945-YG9ZJKEV2YI150LRV8IH/image-asset.gif Pirate Lab Image description: Gif of a box with an attached lid opening and closing. Exterior of the box is purple galaxy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547147856042-7OW3IU5H9GTK89W4ADZR/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Paper mockup for single card deck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547153333947-QOZQ94E1NFZEIPW5FU3T/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Image description: Black deck box https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547155404455-7JQWUUILIUPN8U41VTBI/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Image description: Black game tote half open to show blue, soft interior fabric and some game boxes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1585277859764-IO9Q3KGSLXIY06RRZY2X/image-asset.png Pirate Lab - Pirate Lab: Designing luxury accessories for gamers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547141100269-OOLHJ9TORZ8YJ3H7X65Q/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Pitching Pirate Lab products. Image description: Picture of a woman showing a gaming backpack to a man taking pictures of the backpack. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547148543674-7ZE3S6ZMP8FCN6KR4EK1/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab First mockups started small, about 2 inches with paper and foam for two card deck design. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547155199196-EJ7MWHP67HHLAD159CRQ/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Image description: Woman sitting with game tote. Bag has black strap on the woman’s shoulder https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547153196223-SLWQ6VKFB4YFJCJNWW0Q/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Image description: Deck box with cats and lasers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547153383284-BQTJEOWLL9U5XXTGVX69/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Image description: Yellow, green, and blue layered deck box https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547149962760-COA65X31IISB4E9I7677/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Card cases in manufacturing with gluing process. Image description: papers on a table next to a gluing machine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547150126302-UUY1DMFYLD2MZ8G45PTL/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Image description: Tooling for the injection molded cases. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547155454020-F6TQZYKB3KGKJR2A2YCG/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Image description: Close up view of the velcro protecting a game box edge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547153245202-CNAFE6W14QBUO3T3OQO8/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Image description: Light blue and dark blue vertically striped deck box https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547151464073-G4U8VPXJ3IS6ZWC4VFMO/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Image description: Close up view of multi-color, geometric deck box. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547150219878-EP5Y4LQSNV4C2U8UK3R8/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Exploration into different printing methods. Image description: Large scale manufacturing printing machine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547155404455-7JQWUUILIUPN8U41VTBI/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Image description: Black game tote half open to show blue, soft interior fabric and some game boxes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547140899980-CWA3N0J6AFSK2215RLW8/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Research at the Game Manufacturers Association (GAMA) Trade Show. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547141100269-OOLHJ9TORZ8YJ3H7X65Q/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Pitching Pirate Lab products at a gaming convention. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547148381530-MJRMW36TSC9IUI7J68AS/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab A few rounds of prototyping later…die container is removable, stronger materials used, and thumb grooves to remove cards. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547150126302-UUY1DMFYLD2MZ8G45PTL/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Image description: Tooling for the injection molded cases. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547151406752-HGDKPE5Z4B4EMTML9ENJ/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Image description: Deck boxes on a shelf. Various patterns on the deck boxes including black, octopus, donuts, and mountains. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547147190160-8L4ES5D04OM3Q4UKJ12J/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Full size paper mockup, with opening and closing feature. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547153245202-CNAFE6W14QBUO3T3OQO8/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Image description: Light blue and dark blue vertically striped deck box https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1585277859764-IO9Q3KGSLXIY06RRZY2X/image-asset.png Pirate Lab - Pirate Lab: Designing luxury accessories for gamers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547147673777-DZS3CB2DCHUPVJ4SFLFG/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Cardboard prototype of a deck box holding some cards https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547151358519-UBH4XNC1K7CGEL19FFEP/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Image description: Open deck box to show interior of deck box holding cards. Picture is taken at an angle. On the table behind are Pirate Lab business cards and 4 other deck cards in various colors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547151464073-G4U8VPXJ3IS6ZWC4VFMO/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Image description: Close up view of multi-color, geometric deck box. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547155380282-1G7NAC98ZGOVIDNCLD4Z/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Image description: Black game tote, rectangular in shape with black straps https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547155199196-EJ7MWHP67HHLAD159CRQ/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Image description: Woman sitting with game tote. Bag has black strap on the woman’s shoulder https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547147086643-EZNLMGM0F8UFPQAG1IZC/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Full size paper mockup for two card deck design. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547147856042-7OW3IU5H9GTK89W4ADZR/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Paper mockup for single card deck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547150046285-2RSPX81SZAUH0Q3VH5ZR/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Manufacturing facility https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547152089709-EJYW16J7VCFD23PPTR43/image-asset.png Pirate Lab Image description: Open, small deck box showing cards and blue interior https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547152051501-26D8ER65FOQIP0GZMO8R/image-asset.png Pirate Lab Image description: Black, small deck box https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547153333947-QOZQ94E1NFZEIPW5FU3T/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Image description: Black deck box https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547153383284-BQTJEOWLL9U5XXTGVX69/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Image description: Yellow, green, and blue layered deck box https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547163990945-YG9ZJKEV2YI150LRV8IH/image-asset.gif Pirate Lab Image description: Gif of a box with an attached lid opening and closing. Exterior of the box is purple galaxy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547155130272-EBYG0NYX3IH0CT821B25/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Image description: Woman standing and carrying a black game tote https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547155454020-F6TQZYKB3KGKJR2A2YCG/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Image description: Close up view of the velcro protecting a game box edge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547164131641-7CR22PQG3ZD7KNYOM5JG/image-asset.gif Pirate Lab Image description: Gif of black box with lid being pulled off and put back on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547152028407-IS6A98YP8TXF27SYJVC9/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Image description: Open deck box filled with cards and showing die https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547148301894-A5Y9HPSAF2RX7CAQF8QW/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab The first prototype tested two card containers and one open die container. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547151993422-9LIZLSUFWKB13NXQOXRM/image-asset.png Pirate Lab Image description: closed, rectangular deck box https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547149962760-COA65X31IISB4E9I7677/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Card cases in manufacturing with gluing process. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547153196223-SLWQ6VKFB4YFJCJNWW0Q/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Image description: Deck box with cats and lasers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547148543674-7ZE3S6ZMP8FCN6KR4EK1/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab First mockups started small, about 2 inches with paper and foam for two card deck design. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547155222495-JU32KG6NP2DH2WZNADLS/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Image description: Close up view of woman unzipping the black game tote https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1501137637238-EDW6QTZO05OB5OH3SY3X/GAMA-7.jpg Pirate Lab https://www.alexisschilf.com/jiang-china-design daily 0.75 2025-05-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547234692792-N9TY6C7I0CZUZKEA961Y/image-asset.jpeg Jiang China Design Image description: Group of 14 people standing and smiling together. Front row of people holding Jiang China Design paper awards https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547234870181-3A2JB95DZ25GIZNPF30C/image-asset.jpeg Jiang China Design Image description: Bird’s-eye view of groups talking around whiteboards https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547230595108-80PD2QQX5UTZKLHIHZFK/image-asset.jpeg Jiang China Design Image description: Street view in Shanghai filled with people and buildings in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547233565792-UZ7EPSKVQAWZA3U9JI98/image-asset.jpeg Jiang China Design We used this activity to show how in a process different team members look at processes and challenges differently. Image description: Drawings of the steps to make tea in blue sharpie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1515982975928-9KPJ9N5TV25AKHWX39CC/image-asset.png Jiang China Design Image description: Graphic of the design process for this program: researching, immersing, brainstorming, prototyping, pivoting, and pitching https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547233657127-QZOR2QL9KTHZ5JDXWUGT/image-asset.jpeg Jiang China Design How do you make tea? Image description: Drawings of the steps to make tea in green sharpie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547234934970-84VFGYPP4O0K3PQCRJ37/image-asset.jpeg Jiang China Design Image description: Teams of students working with a projected screen behind them https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547230741203-0HRNIGGDKZZCTTNGWDY1/image-asset.jpeg Jiang China Design Image description: Scenic view of greenery, bridge, and mountains in the background https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547230539281-COGAJ6MIECJBBIKW1ASR/image-asset.jpeg Jiang China Design Image description: Walkway near water with trees; Hangzhou, China https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547229155857-H65799FC0CVTL7LPOXBK/image-asset.jpeg Jiang China Design Image description: Bird’s-eye view of a room filled with teams of students talking with prototyping materials on their tables. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547233415850-PT7GDCHW2AWGLASJYX2F/image-asset.jpeg Jiang China Design How do you make tea? Adapted “Draw Toast” activity from Gamestorming. Image description: Drawings of the steps to make tea in pen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1585843202279-2HVMIQKAOZ9M3KTHZS2N/image-asset.jpeg Jiang China Design - Jiang China Design: leading a design boot camp internationally I spy. Can you find me? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547243067337-VWA73C84M8MG2FAB2YKB/image-asset.jpeg Jiang China Design Image description: Picture of a woman speaking with a microphone to a room of people at tables. Whiteboard with post-its behind her and woman standing near her. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547242526271-QLZNLDW59JSCIJHKY2IQ/image-asset.jpeg Jiang China Design Image description: People working on the floor to build cardboard prototypes with students behind them working at tables. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547235040957-4ZR5Y4LHCA24UWBXB8KP/image-asset.jpeg Jiang China Design Image description: Group of 4 people standing and talking outside with a tree behind them https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547242418806-0ELUA9WGWKQ96TH05KFX/image-asset.jpeg Jiang China Design Image description: Drawing of an umbrella, chair and child carrier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547230539281-COGAJ6MIECJBBIKW1ASR/image-asset.jpeg Jiang China Design Image description: Walkway near water with trees; Hangzhou, China https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547229155857-H65799FC0CVTL7LPOXBK/image-asset.jpeg Jiang China Design Image description: Bird’s-eye view of a room filled with teams of students talking with prototyping materials on their tables. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547243067337-VWA73C84M8MG2FAB2YKB/image-asset.jpeg Jiang China Design Image description: Picture of a woman speaking with a microphone to a room of people at tables. Whiteboard with post-its behind her and woman standing near her. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547242526271-QLZNLDW59JSCIJHKY2IQ/image-asset.jpeg Jiang China Design Image description: People working on the floor to build cardboard prototypes with students behind them working at tables. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547233415850-PT7GDCHW2AWGLASJYX2F/image-asset.jpeg Jiang China Design How do you make tea? Adapted “Draw Toast” activity from Gamestorming. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1515982975928-9KPJ9N5TV25AKHWX39CC/image-asset.png Jiang China Design Image description: Graphic of the design process for this program: researching, immersing, brainstorming, prototyping, pivoting, and pitching https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547233657127-QZOR2QL9KTHZ5JDXWUGT/image-asset.jpeg Jiang China Design Student’s drawing to the prompt: How do you make tea? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547230595108-80PD2QQX5UTZKLHIHZFK/image-asset.jpeg Jiang China Design Image description: Street view in Shanghai filled with people and buildings in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547242418806-0ELUA9WGWKQ96TH05KFX/image-asset.jpeg Jiang China Design Image description: Drawing of an umbrella, chair and child carrier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547234692792-N9TY6C7I0CZUZKEA961Y/image-asset.jpeg Jiang China Design Image description: Group of 14 people standing and smiling together. Front row of people holding Jiang China Design paper awards https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547234934970-84VFGYPP4O0K3PQCRJ37/image-asset.jpeg Jiang China Design Image description: Teams of students working with a projected screen behind them https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547235040957-4ZR5Y4LHCA24UWBXB8KP/image-asset.jpeg Jiang China Design Image description: Group of 4 people standing and talking outside with a tree behind them https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547234870181-3A2JB95DZ25GIZNPF30C/image-asset.jpeg Jiang China Design Image description: Bird’s-eye view of groups talking around whiteboards https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1585843202279-2HVMIQKAOZ9M3KTHZS2N/image-asset.jpeg Jiang China Design - Jiang China Design: Leading a design boot camp internationally I spy. Can you find me? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547233565792-UZ7EPSKVQAWZA3U9JI98/image-asset.jpeg Jiang China Design We used this activity to show how in a process different team members look at processes and challenges differently. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547230741203-0HRNIGGDKZZCTTNGWDY1/image-asset.jpeg Jiang China Design Image description: Scenic view of greenery, bridge, and mountains in the background https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1501173690659-G75VFNLB311MAMW0URA6/IMG_0846.jpg Jiang China Design https://www.alexisschilf.com/thinkbox daily 0.75 2025-05-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547500781686-YO9L4JFWDMRHA4MLL7E4/image-asset.png Thinkbox Image description: Graphic of the percentage of first-time visitors. 60% week 1, 29% week 2, 43% week 3, 45% week 4. Weeks 2,3, and 4 did not include outdoor activities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1513746166480-ALAYGJ1Y7HZGY44EX8I5/image-asset.jpeg Thinkbox Image description: Flyer for thinkbox Tuesdays https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1585843093969-LLJ2W9CK4LQQZD71Y1CX/image-asset.jpeg Thinkbox - case western reserve: Increasing diversity in an innovation & maker space https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1585843093969-LLJ2W9CK4LQQZD71Y1CX/image-asset.jpeg Thinkbox - Case Western Reserve: Increasing diversity in an innovation & maker space https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547500781686-YO9L4JFWDMRHA4MLL7E4/image-asset.png Thinkbox Image description: Graphic of the percentage of first-time visitors. 60% week 1, 29% week 2, 43% week 3, 45% week 4. 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Image description: Yellow post-its arranged in rows https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1585150976589-S8ESWO0SHJZH149CA7XE/image-asset.jpeg AM Workforce Report A framework to identify opportunities for educational institutions combines curriculum, facilities, research, and collaboration; Image description: Graphic from the published Deloitte Insights report showing the levels of advancement for AM capabilities https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1585280775798-ZZ9XZ6QDQS9IYKQ7OTAZ/image-asset.png AM Workforce Report Image description: Flat graphic of the torso of a man with short brown hair and green shirt with words above “11 educators.” flat graphic of a woman with shoulder length blonde hair in yellow safety vest and black shirt with words above, “7 managers from industry.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1585150976589-S8ESWO0SHJZH149CA7XE/image-asset.jpeg AM Workforce Report A framework to identify opportunities for educational institutions combines curriculum, facilities, research, and collaboration; Image description: Graphic from the published Deloitte Insights report showing the levels of advancement for AM capabilities https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1585149963538-79QJE2KEUXT3K7SPZCPD/deloitte+insights+logo AM Workforce Report https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1585280775798-ZZ9XZ6QDQS9IYKQ7OTAZ/image-asset.png AM Workforce Report Image description: Flat graphic of the torso of a man with short brown hair and green shirt with words above “11 educators.” flat graphic of a woman with shoulder length blonde hair in yellow safety vest and black shirt with words above, “7 managers from industry.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1585150767133-B6PHCO2M2BHJFYXUVTQE/image-asset.jpeg AM Workforce Report Early mapping of strategic framework; Image description: Yellow post-its arranged in rows https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1585843149198-C3NLXS77PL37WNZ8E2FC/image-asset.jpeg AM Workforce Report - deloitte insights: researching the additive manufacturing skills gap https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1501137637238-EDW6QTZO05OB5OH3SY3X/GAMA-7.jpg AM Workforce Report https://www.alexisschilf.com/healthy-pregnancies daily 0.75 2025-05-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1585331723254-VXXYXNA3ZPMYAF1DCUT3/image-asset.jpeg Healthy Pregnancies - hybrid journal survey https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1585920032719-5EE4PSGE2KP0UPIVBG0R/image-asset.jpeg Healthy Pregnancies left: created by Yu Luck, right: created by Yu Luck https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1585277489914-NKH8BOK3WT0UOZPT7HAX/image-asset.png Healthy Pregnancies - Health company: Researching the gaps in support for Short-term disability https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1585246030772-YYRIH1YL2VK1JM1Y8K99/image-asset.jpeg Healthy Pregnancies - in-home interviews https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1585277489914-NKH8BOK3WT0UOZPT7HAX/image-asset.png Healthy Pregnancies - Health company: Researching the voice of the customer for high-risk pregnancies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1585331723254-VXXYXNA3ZPMYAF1DCUT3/image-asset.jpeg Healthy Pregnancies - hybrid journal survey https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1585246030772-YYRIH1YL2VK1JM1Y8K99/image-asset.jpeg Healthy Pregnancies - in-home interviews https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1585920032719-5EE4PSGE2KP0UPIVBG0R/image-asset.jpeg Healthy Pregnancies left: created by Yu Luck, right: created by Yu Luck https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1501137637238-EDW6QTZO05OB5OH3SY3X/GAMA-7.jpg Healthy Pregnancies https://www.alexisschilf.com/design-for-america-alumni daily 0.75 2025-05-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1585363728374-NPT5GL8X20AK6202JF4X/image-asset.png Design for America - Service Design https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1585363799664-IZZHF4LS8LB8UH53C609/image-asset.png Design for America - Service Design https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1585340709772-K8EU8LI5EFMBQ8RACECE/image-asset.jpeg Design for America - Service Design Image description: Birds eye view of people seated in rows of chairs in a wood shop. Speaker in front talking to the audience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1585333249604-D1I5SMGZPYKQU0MZHQ2R/image-asset.jpeg Design for America - Service Design Interviewing alumni. Image description: Picture of three people talking with post-its and papers on a table in front of them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1585337007679-XUPCKWR0V8ZG83NU1566/image-asset.jpeg Design for America - Service Design Image description: Screenshot of a mailchimp newsletter that includes a group of people standing and smiling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1585363362780-M1IDTRFWZ5E2RRMTZQ6W/image-asset.jpeg Design for America - Service Design Image description: Four colorful post-its with questions on them. What do alumni expect from a DFA Alumni and Friends network? What challenges do alumni face as professionals? What topics are alumni passionate about? How do alumni incorporate the DFA social impact and human centered design mindsets into their lives? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1585337154677-NC1ULBWCR5GYU864DHKE/image-asset.jpeg Design for America - Service Design Image description: Group of people sitting and standing around a table in a pub. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1585336941611-HSX6OHCWJ7ESC0YZZT48/image-asset.jpeg Design for America - Service Design Image description: Screenshot of the DFA Alumni and Friends slack workspace. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1585341825839-RYU5V5PQ5QVZZI0NWLW0/image-asset.png Design for America - Service Design Image description: Personas of community members, learners, connectors, and givers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1586126781494-M5FPMWX7JFJAVQI8U2FN/image-asset.jpeg Design for America - Service Design - Design for america: building an alumni community for positive social impact https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1585363781485-CG96WW57T8I9L789X7JP/image-asset.png Design for America - Service Design https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1585363759678-DHN9OF6ZN3HEJS4KH4UD/image-asset.png Design for America - Service Design https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1585341010277-1K3P9QA6P9BP2DS783B6/image-asset.jpeg Design for America - Service Design Image description: Three people sitting in desks in an auditorium and discussing. Woman on right is holding papers. People sitting in rows of desks behind them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1585340850357-NU8MRPWCRZV05Y3JT7SZ/image-asset.jpeg Design for America - Service Design Image description: Group of people in a workshop standing around and talking in pairs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1585337277485-U5RDTOH11Z5VFFMX7XRO/image-asset.jpeg Design for America - Service Design Image description: Group of people sitting and working around a long rectangular table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1585340204745-LRRC5JOP5PTDX4U5592D/image-asset.jpeg Design for America - Service Design Alumni retreat to plan and strategize programs for the coming year. Image description: Picture of a group of 17 people standing together and smiling. Five people are sitting in a row in front. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1569519060599-YDJ9B52SALZMKAETN47P/image-asset.jpeg Design for America - Service Design Large group of DFA alumni, students, and mentors jumping outside at the DFA Summit. Photo source: Design for America website https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1585363728374-NPT5GL8X20AK6202JF4X/image-asset.png Design for America - Service Design https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1585341825839-RYU5V5PQ5QVZZI0NWLW0/image-asset.png Design for America - Service Design Image description: Personas of community members, learners, connectors, and givers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1585337154677-NC1ULBWCR5GYU864DHKE/image-asset.jpeg Design for America - Service Design Image description: Group of people sitting and standing around a table in a pub. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547092748248-I2WAALHTOIHXS9MQEMXI/portfolio%2Bgraphics%2Bv2-01.jpg Design for America - Service Design Image description: Words: sustainable, iterative and intentional. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1585363759678-DHN9OF6ZN3HEJS4KH4UD/image-asset.png Design for America - Service Design https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1585340850357-NU8MRPWCRZV05Y3JT7SZ/image-asset.jpeg Design for America - Service Design Image description: Group of people in a workshop standing around and talking in pairs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547099519199-5M6SLVTVXQEP2O96A2QO/image-asset.jpeg Design for America - Service Design Image description: Three stacked, rectangular boxes. Top box says, “national team.” Middle box says, “alumni board with 5 silhouettes.” Bottom box says, “city ambassadors with 9 dots.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1585337277485-U5RDTOH11Z5VFFMX7XRO/image-asset.jpeg Design for America - Service Design Image description: Group of people sitting and working around a long rectangular table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1585337007679-XUPCKWR0V8ZG83NU1566/image-asset.jpeg Design for America - Service Design Image description: Screenshot of a mailchimp newsletter that includes a group of people standing and smiling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1585341010277-1K3P9QA6P9BP2DS783B6/image-asset.jpeg Design for America - Service Design Image description: Three people sitting in desks in an auditorium and discussing. Woman on right is holding papers. People sitting in rows of desks behind them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1585363362780-M1IDTRFWZ5E2RRMTZQ6W/image-asset.jpeg Design for America - Service Design Image description: Four colorful post-its with questions on them. What do alumni expect from a DFA Alumni and Friends network? What challenges do alumni face as professionals? What topics are alumni passionate about? How do alumni incorporate the DFA social impact and human centered design mindsets into their lives? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1586126781494-M5FPMWX7JFJAVQI8U2FN/image-asset.jpeg Design for America - Service Design - Design for America: B uilding an alumni community for positive social impact https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1585363781485-CG96WW57T8I9L789X7JP/image-asset.png Design for America - Service Design https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1585363799664-IZZHF4LS8LB8UH53C609/image-asset.png Design for America - Service Design https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1585333249604-D1I5SMGZPYKQU0MZHQ2R/image-asset.jpeg Design for America - Service Design Interviewing alumni about their needs and goals for the organization. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1585340204745-LRRC5JOP5PTDX4U5592D/image-asset.jpeg Design for America - Service Design Alumni retreat to plan and strategize programs for the coming year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1585336941611-HSX6OHCWJ7ESC0YZZT48/image-asset.jpeg Design for America - Service Design Image description: Screenshot of the DFA Alumni and Friends slack workspace. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1585340709772-K8EU8LI5EFMBQ8RACECE/image-asset.jpeg Design for America - Service Design Image description: Birds eye view of people seated in rows of chairs in a wood shop. Speaker in front talking to the audience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1501173647944-4994IXV9WG6M3KNQK42B/picture+2.PNG Design for America - Service Design https://www.alexisschilf.com/cx-medicaid-project daily 0.75 2025-05-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1587485625657-Q585MV6CC8VC2MMFTV6C/image-asset.png CX Medicaid Project Image description: Graphic with six silhouettes of people in a circle with arrows connecting each one. Words say, “Cross Department Service Team: Family Advocate, Clinical Coordinator, Community Health Worker, Behavioral Expert, Clinical Expert.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1587511465580-GUB8L4CT166JZ3VR60YX/image-asset.png CX Medicaid Project Image description: 4 purple boxes with metrics. First box says, “Through this pilot we reached 400+ people.” Second box says, “Reduced Average Handle Time by 54%.” Quote box says, “Joyce [employee] was overjoyed by her contribution…It allowed her to step out of their role and reignites their love of people. - Manager.” Quote box says, “Members call me to express how grateful they were for the support, information and guidance we provided. I had members who made doctor’s appointments for the first time in years simply because of the outreach call I made. - Team member.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1587487421058-O8UQY08M66KU89D4E3NE/image-asset.jpeg CX Medicaid Project Image description: Many post-its on a wall organized to show a service blueprint. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1587589704144-PVAI2HKZLS47LI62BIZF/image-asset.png CX Medicaid Project Image description: Large white circle with a shadow behind with words, “customer centric service to increase access to healthcare.” Connected to three smaller circles with shadows. Smaller circles say, "data-centric, internal platform,” “cross department service team,” and “curated local program.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1587444599650-VR3KN13KQ5D9QMN9GBJT/image-asset.jpeg CX Medicaid Project Image description: A white board with a matrix of desirability on the y-axis versus originality on the x-axis. The top of the board has words, “exclusivity” and “family-centered.” Right of the board has words, “Most-innovative, 6+ stars.” Post-it notes of ideas are scattered across the board. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1587444527718-ALJNKRAPNB2DMQA3G7IN/image-asset.jpeg CX Medicaid Project Image description: Woman in a black sweater presenting her idea from a large sheet of paper to a group of 7 people sitting around a table. Walls behind the woman are covered with large papers and notes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1587444911555-J8KAFDBGYITEC8TWXTU4/image-asset.jpeg CX Medicaid Project Image description: Picture of the kick-off event in a community school center gymnasium. Tables are throughout the gymnasium and adults and children are standing around talking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1587589704144-PVAI2HKZLS47LI62BIZF/image-asset.png CX Medicaid Project Image description: Large white circle with a shadow behind with words, “customer centric service to increase access to healthcare.” Connected to three smaller circles with shadows. Smaller circles say, "data-centric, internal platform,” “cross department service team,” and “curated local program.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1587444599650-VR3KN13KQ5D9QMN9GBJT/image-asset.jpeg CX Medicaid Project Image description: A white board with a matrix of desirability on the y-axis versus originality on the x-axis. The top of the board has words, “exclusivity” and “family-centered.” Right of the board has words, “Most-innovative, 6+ stars.” Post-it notes of ideas are scattered across the board. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1587487421058-O8UQY08M66KU89D4E3NE/image-asset.jpeg CX Medicaid Project Image description: Many post-its on a wall organized to show a service blueprint. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1587511465580-GUB8L4CT166JZ3VR60YX/image-asset.png CX Medicaid Project Image description: 4 purple boxes with metrics. First box says, “Through this pilot we reached 400+ people.” Second box says, “Reduced Average Handle Time by 54%.” Quote box says, “Joyce [employee] was overjoyed by her contribution…It allowed her to step out of their role and reignites their love of people. - Manager.” Quote box says, “Members call me to express how grateful they were for the support, information and guidance we provided. I had members who made doctor’s appointments for the first time in years simply because of the outreach call I made. - Team member.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1587444911555-J8KAFDBGYITEC8TWXTU4/image-asset.jpeg CX Medicaid Project Picture from the kick-off event in a community school center gymnasium. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1587444527718-ALJNKRAPNB2DMQA3G7IN/image-asset.jpeg CX Medicaid Project Image description: Woman in a black sweater presenting her idea from a large sheet of paper to a group of 7 people sitting around a table. Walls behind the woman are covered with large papers and notes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1585251334732-4JASGRS4E6L4YBR99SEE/image-asset.jpeg CX Medicaid Project Image description: Image of four people sitting and discussing. On wall in front of them are two large white papers with many post-its on them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1585252731357-CTNSKWSZE0H4AVC305YE/image-asset.png CX Medicaid Project Image description: Graphic of process. Star with words underneath, “ice breaker.” Numbers 1 through 9 in a box with words underneath, “data analysis.” Two speech bubbles with words underneath, “role-play of approach.” Six squares randomly scattered representing post-it notes with words underneath, “ideation.” Two rows of 3 squares each representing post-it notes with words underneath, “refinement and service blueprint.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1587485625657-Q585MV6CC8VC2MMFTV6C/image-asset.png CX Medicaid Project Image description: Graphic with six silhouettes of people in a circle with arrows connecting each one. Words say, “Cross Department Service Team: Family Advocate, Clinical Coordinator, Community Health Worker, Behavioral Expert, Clinical Expert.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1585277731389-1D1OVT3NOHYSLVVVGW80/image-asset.png CX Medicaid Project - Healthcare Company: Piloting a new service to improve the customer experience of Medicaid members https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1501137637238-EDW6QTZO05OB5OH3SY3X/GAMA-7.jpg CX Medicaid Project https://www.alexisschilf.com/pirate-lab-research-design daily 0.75 2020-04-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1587495476417-W7SSCYG03J6LWIP788LS/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Research + Design Product launched after I conducted the research, designed the product, and developed the manufacturing process. Image description: silver card case open on a table to show two containers filled with cards. Other boxes are in the distance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1587488071426-R9IFT2HRQAKPB3N1BET3/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Research + Design Image description: Convention centered filled with people sitting at tables and playing games. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1587495505500-6C14VX423037RUBNSQIG/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Research + Design Products launched after I conducted user research, designed the product, and developed the manufacture process. Image description: A tower of rectangular, plastic card boxes. Boxes have different designs - donuts, mystic mountains, and octopus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1587494143519-W0L243VPWOL3XD96U89S/image-asset.png Pirate Lab Research + Design Gaming personas of the casual player, competitive gamer, and master collector. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1587489790339-MWPDOWNPIU24YV6AWK94/image-asset.gif Pirate Lab Research + Design Image description: Gif of a card box opening with a hinged lid. The exterior of the box is a purple galaxy pattern. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1587581618507-LC1TAB9M9RZBAJWZX8SZ/z-box-a2_grande.jpg Pirate Lab Research + Design Image description: Open card box with two containers holding cards. Die container open with dice spread out. Blue interior material color. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1587581533494-L84TAIOA24ENR0KOESEJ/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Research + Design Image description: Black, rectangular card box in a closed position. Pirate Lab logo on front of box. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1587580842456-JPC88UBGB68IC16AKM9A/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Research + Design A few rounds of prototyping later…die container is removable, stronger materials used, and thumb grooves to remove cards. Image description: Blue suede interior of a card box with two containers filled with cards. One container has an additional section for die. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1587487930861-513C6UIVZI9VTLDBB8WW/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Research + Design Image description: Woman wearing a Pirate Lab shirt, smiling and showing off a card carrying case to a man in a black shirt taking a picture of the case. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1587579321423-RM7T59RZ4SYHME94A82K/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Research + Design First prototype testing with cards and die. Image description: Grey suede interior of a card box with two rectangular containers at the center of the card box. One container is filled with cards. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1587489613492-AEJVV85OVZRXA2GOOW13/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Research + Design Image description: Exterior of a factory building with green field in front and blue sky behind the building. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1587576704316-Z055A042HBVKU3WFWOHQ/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Research + Design Image description: Cardboard box prototype with one side open on a brown table. The center has two containers with one container holding cards. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1587488648972-6FXRW96J193OEKMMEQVJ/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Research + Design Image description: Full size paper mockup, with opening and closing feature. Paper mockup is open to show center of design with two pink containers to hold cards. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1587489445501-DLJOF8QP0LJNTRGA206G/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Research + Design Image description: Table with piles of rectangular material for construction of the boxes. Glue machine on the table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1587579321423-RM7T59RZ4SYHME94A82K/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Research + Design First prototype testing with cards and die. Image description: Grey suede interior of a card box with two rectangular containers at the center of the card box. One container is filled with cards. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547171824957-9GE7PN5I24XSBQJ6UJMW/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Research + Design Image description: Reddit post with question, “What’s the best bag/case to carry around all of your decks?” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1587488071426-R9IFT2HRQAKPB3N1BET3/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Research + Design Image description: Convention centered filled with people sitting at tables and playing games. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547171774373-1W11HWIMLJN7HONEKA1X/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Research + Design Image description: Screenshot of a Magic the Gathering discussion forum. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1585793644167-P2T4MEURL1B4LY5ABE96/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Research + Design Image description: silver card case open on a table to show two containers filled with cards. Other boxes are in the distance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547240793728-P19MT5B4T5TK7OZVGILH/image-asset.png Pirate Lab Research + Design Emerged themes after mapping landscape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1585794280593-57QLU1KLQJNWUWH1IW8G/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Research + Design Image description: Black card box. Top of box has silver Pirate Lab logo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1587580842456-JPC88UBGB68IC16AKM9A/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Research + Design A few rounds of prototyping later…die container is removable, stronger materials used, and thumb grooves to remove cards. Image description: Blue suede interior of a card box with two containers filled with cards. One container has an additional section for die. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1585794227727-UBSB32X7RWF4XV7CHVNL/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Research + Design Image description: Card box with cats with blue, purple, and green lasers behind. Top of box has silver Pirate Lab logo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1585794244134-00NS1P6Q6C6NNPPF59TO/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Research + Design Image description: Card box with color gradient yellow on top to green to blue on the bottom. Top of box has silver Pirate Lab logo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547170681729-D08X7BK9SIXPD7OVMAWQ/image-asset.png Pirate Lab Research + Design Pirate lab logo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1587494143519-W0L243VPWOL3XD96U89S/image-asset.png Pirate Lab Research + Design Gaming personas of the casual player, competitive gamer, and master collector. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1587487930861-513C6UIVZI9VTLDBB8WW/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Research + Design Image description: Woman wearing a Pirate Lab shirt, smiling and showing off a card carrying case to a man in a black shirt taking a picture of the case. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1587489613492-AEJVV85OVZRXA2GOOW13/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Research + Design Image description: Exterior of a factory building with green field in front and blue sky behind the building. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1585277536848-5SDJWCXPMA8NQO2IGJRA/image-asset.png Pirate Lab Research + Design - Pirate Lab: Researching Gamers’ attitudes and designing new products https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1585794262678-FFGJWTCOYHTQG8DI85RE/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Research + Design Image description: Card box with crocodile texture and dark blue stripes and light blue corners. Top of box has silver Pirate Lab logo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1587489790339-MWPDOWNPIU24YV6AWK94/image-asset.gif Pirate Lab Research + Design Image description: Gif of a card box opening with a hinged lid. The exterior of the box is a purple galaxy pattern. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1585794040828-8IOXE3IE9LZTAS2W29R1/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Research + Design Image description: A tower of rectangular, plastic card boxes. Boxes have different designs - donuts, mystic mountains, and octopus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1587488648972-6FXRW96J193OEKMMEQVJ/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Research + Design Image description: Full size paper mockup, with opening and closing feature. Paper mockup is open to show center of design with two pink containers to hold cards. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1585794084129-DQG54B0BSH65QRWAOLZL/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Research + Design Image description: Close up a card box with a rainbow of colors in a geometric triangle design. Silver logo on top of the box. Pirate Lab logo in background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1587581533494-L84TAIOA24ENR0KOESEJ/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Research + Design Image description: Black, rectangular card box in a closed position. Pirate Lab logo on front of box. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1587489445501-DLJOF8QP0LJNTRGA206G/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Research + Design Image description: Table with piles of rectangular material for construction of the boxes. Glue machine on the table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1547171908586-VORXNCFSLH2XRDXTAAJC/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Research + Design Image description: Screenshot of Tolarian Community College YouTube channel for product reviews and unboxing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1587495505500-6C14VX423037RUBNSQIG/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Research + Design Products launched after I conducted user research, designed the product, and developed the manufacture process. Image description: A tower of rectangular, plastic card boxes. Boxes have different designs - donuts, mystic mountains, and octopus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1587581618507-LC1TAB9M9RZBAJWZX8SZ/z-box-a2_grande.jpg Pirate Lab Research + Design Image description: Open card box with two containers holding cards. Die container open with dice spread out. Blue interior material color. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1587576704316-Z055A042HBVKU3WFWOHQ/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Research + Design Image description: Cardboard box prototype with one side open on a brown table. The center has two containers with one container holding cards. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1587495476417-W7SSCYG03J6LWIP788LS/image-asset.jpeg Pirate Lab Research + Design Product launched after I conducted the research, designed the product, and developed the manufacturing process. Image description: silver card case open on a table to show two containers filled with cards. 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Make it stand out Students in my design thinking class working through synthesis. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1abfe32b-5ef2-4037-b78e-57a95e16960b/image-asset.jpg About Me https://www.alexisschilf.com/facilitation daily 0.75 2025-05-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/364a9d8f-090c-412b-a3d5-48f4e4afcf68/image-asset.jpg Facilitation Image description: Room of people sitting at tables with papers on tables and post-its on the windows around the room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/e6021bac-3bd0-4916-94fe-b46fe3293b70/image-asset.jpg Facilitation - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1585277575634-CE06NXOT6S523B960WP7/image-asset.png Facilitation - Facilitating groups to develop shared visions and goals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/d135ad5a-7298-4191-9553-888e17dc36a5/image-asset.jpg Facilitation - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/8e0767f9-0803-4514-a97d-ddbd458605a0/image-asset.jpg Facilitation Image description: Whiteboard titled ecosystem https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/a0cfad79-6f94-4362-b28e-c465ccca10f8/20190427_140657.jpg Facilitation - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/5f56e48e-add8-4071-8b60-f7b3842b260f/image-asset.jpg Facilitation Image description: Two women standing near a NLC podium https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/f517b6b1-43ea-4902-a2d2-15957936b4f2/image+%284%29+%281%29.png Facilitation - Make it stand out The mural board involved activities to guide the participants to accomplish the goal of alignment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/d4ad4343-9b8a-4cca-82e0-10bd8fe49184/image-asset.jpg Facilitation Image description: People collaborating around a table and moving post-its on a wall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/1585091392895-1MM6KTW35ZWCHM1LTTNA/National+League+of+Cities+Logo Facilitation https://www.alexisschilf.com/eeo-process daily 0.75 2025-05-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5978e375e45a7c547a9f8a87/f4c91fd3-4654-42bf-b659-5d0c4b936e72/Screenshot+2025-04-28+12.45.36+PM.jpg EEO Process - Make it stand out Experience map from the project. 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