Hello! My name is Steffanie Espat. I'm a Social Designer, Graphic Designer, and Illustrator who loves sustainability, creativity, and hands-on work. Using my knowledge of Human-Centered Design, as well as my graphic design and artistic experience, I work to help alleviate social problems and better meet the needs of communities, large and small.
I have a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art with a concentration in graphic design from the University of Maryland and a Master of Arts in Social Design (MASD) from the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA).
After completing my Masters degree, I joined the Design Strategy team at Booz Allen Hamilton, working with federal clients like the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) and the VA's Veterans Experience Office (VEO).
I am currently the Design Lead at MICA's Center for Creative Impact, working on projects and with partners such as food waste with the Multiscale RECIPES for Sustainable Food Systems network, road user safety with the Maryland Department of Transportation's (MDOT) Highway Safety Office, and imagining radical futures for the Jones Falls with the Ecological Design Collective.
If you need help facilitating a workshop, know of a gnarly social problem that needs an extra hand, or are interested in collaborating, please reach out to me on LinkedIn!