About
For me design, research, facilitation, and art come down to one verb: to connect. From the intricate details of power dynamics to project management, from the people whose stories I explore and who I tell them to, I, as a designer and researcher, am always seeking to establish meaningful connections in the human experience. I am genuinely passionate about this field.
During my studies in Industrial Engineering, I acquired knowledge on subjects ranging from entrepreneurship and management to technology and logistics, leading several projects where Design methodologies were naturally embedded. Later, I enrolled at ESPM Rio to pursue a bachelor in Design and Visual Communication and had the opportunity to explore creativity towards impactful visual work through diverse media. In 2018, I moved to Chicago for a Master of Design degree at IIT Institute of Design, widely recognized for its avant-garde strategy approach to design, and to be in touch with a vibrant community of world-class innovators.
At a time when socioeconomic issues are pronounced and, particularly, being born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where social disparities are severe, I have always been motivated to engage in the boldness of creating value for those who strive to be heard. I am stimulated by the challenge of the unknown and I see design strategy and research as powerful ways to contribute towards better futures. I seek to create transformative outputs for the greater good and, thereby, to extend organizations’ value by translating insights into untapped opportunities.
the know and unknown @ardalis
The challenge of the unknown along with new learnings and experiences nurture and drive my practice, stimulating my curiosity about people, nature and life.
Do get in touch for collaborations, investigations and/or questions ::
juliarochlin@gmail.com
Core Values
Research to reframe & elevate hidden layers
I am fulfilled by observing and learning about people. Getting immersed in field research helps me map out the context, bring to light non-obvious insights, unearth unheard voices and challenge assumptions.
Systems thinking to demystify complexities
“Interconnectivity of society has a direct impact in the local lives and wellbeing of people, yet change makers involved in these systems struggle to understand how these forces can shape experiences, limiting their ability to envision regenerative interventions through a holistic approach.” Systems thinking facilitates the analysis of contexts, circumstances and flows in order to frame opportunities for a large scale impact.
Transdisciplinary collaboration
I am committed to use tools and methods to promote collaboration between diverse expertises and perspectives in order to enrich the problem-solving process.
