Nicco Pecci
After a 2 hour IRL white board sesh
"I feel hopeful about the future and excited to see where this takes me."
Hey, I'm
Amer
Social Designer
Focusing on
Sustainable Futures
I'm here to help individuals and organizations develop social impact ideas and scale solutions to climate change.
Hey, I'm
Amer
Social Designer
Focusing on
Sustainable Futures
I'm here to help individuals and organizations develop social impact ideas and scale solutions to climate change.
You gain
A seasoned social impact educator to map your ideas, develop concepts, and create clarity
A seasoned social impact educator to map your ideas, develop concepts, and create clarity
A network of more than 200 startups and relationships in the NYC social impact community
A network of more than 200 startups and relationships in the NYC social impact community
An integration of spirit, sustainability, and strategy
An integration of spirit, sustainability, and strategy
In other words, a social change toolbox in your pocket. If you're nodding your head, well, good news…
In other words, a social change toolbox in
your pocket. If you're nodding your head, well, good news… I'm here 🌎
I'm here 🌎
And I'm glad you're here too
And I'm glad you're here too
What is a Social Designer?
What is a Social Designer?
One who designs solutions to social problems using an integrated set of skills:
One who designs solutions to social problems using an integrated set of skills:
Design Research
Prototyping
Concept Development
Public Speaking
Communication Design
Climate Literacy
Mapping
Events & Experience Design
Partnership Facilitation
Sensemaking
How can we work together?
1) White Board Sessions
1) White Board Sessions
There's so much happening in the world, even more happening in your head. Your job is to talk it out. My job is to map it out. We'll create clarity, orient you in the right direction, and answer questions like:
How might I align my skills to the issue(s) I care about?
How can I find out of my idea will work?
How do I approach something that feels so big and overwhelming?
Timeline: 1-3 Hours
Scope: 1-3 Hours
2) Concept Development "Concierge"
2) Concept Development "Concierge"
You have a seedling of an idea. You might have talked about it with friends, sketched it out, or even made a sample! Now it's time to give it more nutrients. We'll have regular coworking sessions to develop your concepts and discuss:
Principles and values
Research, prototypes, user testing and validation
Brand tone of voice and visual direction, audience, segments
Basics of a financial model
Context-relevant peer reviews
Timeline: Days-Weeks
Scope: Days-Weeks
3) Fractional Social Designer
3) Fractional Social Designer
From concept development, communications, experience design, you get my whole toolkit and network working for you. We'll collaborate on a regular basis to answer your "how might we" questions:
How might we find the right partners to scale this impact?
How might we increase reusables in our office building?
How might we demystify our climate goals to our employees?
Timeline: Weeks-Months
Scope: Weeks-Months
Check out this project I did with Future, where I worked with a small team to design a series of pop-up activations at the CFG Arena in downtown Baltimore.
Check out this project I did with Future, where I worked with a small team to design a series of pop-up activations at the CFG Arena in downtown Baltimore.
My knowledge comes from…
A unique blend of academia, sustainability, design, and nightlife. As a full-time DJ, turned Entrepreneur and Adjunct Professor, I can say I'm really good at three key things: Holding space, getting things started, and helping others get things started.
A unique blend of academia, sustainability, design, and nightlife. As a full-time DJ, turned Entrepreneur and Adjunct Professor, I can say I'm really good at three key things: Holding space, getting things started, and helping others get things started.
A unique blend of academia, sustainability, design, and nightlife. As a full-time DJ, turned Entrepreneur and Adjunct Professor, I can say I'm really good at three key things: Holding space, getting things started, and helping others get things started.
Partnering NYC Mayor's Office co-designing and illuminating pathways to decarbonizing nightclubs in Brooklyn.
Read More
Adjunct Professor of Social Entrepreneurship, Strategic Design & Management, and Sustainable Business Models.
Read More
Founding Partner of the New York Metro Impact Hub, a member of the global network of social impact coworking spaces.
Read More
Running 9x Marketplace of the Future events during Climate Week NYC - the largest climate week on Earth. Part of my design studio called Future Meets Present.
Read More
A masters in Design for Social Innovation from the School of Visual Arts.
Read More
Innovator in residence at the Centre for Social Innovation.
Read More
Account executive at Ogilvy in Saudi Arabia.
Read More
DJing 5 nights a week for years between nightclubs, radio, bars, and international festivals.
Read More
Marketing executive for an amazing Dutch reusable water bottle company called Dopper.
Read More
Partnering NYC Mayor's Office co-designing and illuminating pathways to decarbonizing nightclubs in Brooklyn.
Read More
Partnering NYC Mayor's Office co-designing and illuminating pathways to decarbonizing nightclubs in Brooklyn.
Read More
Adjunct Professor of Social Entrepreneurship, Strategic Design & Management, and Sustainable Business Models.
Read More
Adjunct Professor of Social Entrepreneurship, Strategic Design & Management, and Sustainable Business Models.
Read More
Founding Partner of the New York Metro Impact Hub, a member of the global network of social impact coworking spaces.
Read More
Founding Partner of the New York Metro Impact Hub, a member of the global network of social impact coworking spaces.
Read More
Running 9x Marketplace of the Future events during Climate Week NYC - the largest climate week on Earth. Part of my design studio called Future Meets Present.
Read More
Running 9x Marketplace of the Future events during Climate Week NYC - the largest climate week on Earth. Part of my design studio called Future Meets Present.
Read More
A masters in Design for Social Innovation from the School of Visual Arts.
Read More
A masters in Design for Social Innovation from the School of Visual Arts.
Read More
Innovator in residence at the Centre for Social Innovation.
Read More
Innovator in residence at the Centre for Social Innovation.
Read More
Marketing executive for an amazing Dutch reusable water bottle company called Dopper.
Read More
Marketing executive for an amazing Dutch reusable water bottle company called Dopper.
Read More
Account executive at Ogilvy in Saudi Arabia.
Read More
Account executive at Ogilvy in Saudi Arabia.
Read More
DJing 5 nights a week for years between nightclubs, radio, bars, and international festivals.
Read More
DJing 5 nights a week for years between nightclubs, radio, bars, and international festivals.
Read More
Past clients/partners:
Past clients/partners:
Past clients/partners:
Testimonials
Testimonials
People have said some lovely things over the years :)
People have said some lovely things over the years :)
People have said some lovely things over the years :)
Michelle Peña
After a 1 hour IRL white board sesh
Gabby Jordan
After a Multi-Month Concept Development Service
"Amer helped me out a lot, I'm so thankful!"
Eva Forde
After a handful of 1-1 sessions
"He was super generous, welcoming, and helped us evolve our event to the level we hoped for. He always asks good questions, has a great network, and was super helpful all around."
Nicco Pecci
After a 2 hour IRL white board sesh
"I feel hopeful about the future and excited to see where this takes me."
Michelle Peña
After a 1 hour IRL white board sesh
Gabby Jordan
After a Multi-Month Concept Development Service
"Amer helped me out a lot, I'm so thankful!"
Eva Forde
After a handful of 1-1 sessions
"He was super generous, welcoming, and helped us evolve our event to the level we hoped for. He always asks good questions, has a great network, and was super helpful all around."
Nicco Pecci
After a 2 hour IRL white board sesh
"I feel hopeful about the future and excited to see where this takes me."
Michelle Peña
After a 1 hour IRL white board sesh
Gabby Jordan
After a Multi-Month Concept Development Service
"Amer helped me out a lot, I'm so thankful!"
Eva Forde
After a handful of 1-1 sessions
"He was super generous, welcoming, and helped us evolve our event to the level we hoped for. He always asks good questions, has a great network, and was super helpful all around."
Nicco Pecci
After a 2 hour IRL white board sesh
"I feel hopeful about the future and excited to see where this takes me."
Michelle Peña
After a 1 hour IRL white board sesh
Gabby Jordan
After a Multi-Month Concept Development Service
"Amer helped me out a lot, I'm so thankful!"
Eva Forde
After a handful of 1-1 sessions
"He was super generous, welcoming, and helped us evolve our event to the level we hoped for. He always asks good questions, has a great network, and was super helpful all around."
Nicco Pecci
After a 2 hour IRL white board sesh
"I feel hopeful about the future and excited to see where this takes me."
Michelle Peña
After a 1 hour IRL white board sesh
Gabby Jordan
After a Multi-Month Concept Development Service
"Amer helped me out a lot, I'm so thankful!"
Eva Forde
After a handful of 1-1 sessions
"He was super generous, welcoming, and helped us evolve our event to the level we hoped for. He always asks good questions, has a great network, and was super helpful all around."
Nicco Pecci
After a 2 hour IRL white board sesh
"I feel hopeful about the future and excited to see where this takes me."
Michelle Peña
After a 1 hour IRL white board sesh
Gabby Jordan
After a Multi-Month Concept Development Service
"Amer helped me out a lot, I'm so thankful!"
Eva Forde
After a handful of 1-1 sessions
"He was super generous, welcoming, and helped us evolve our event to the level we hoped for. He always asks good questions, has a great network, and was super helpful all around."
Nicco Pecci
After a 2 hour IRL white board sesh
"I feel hopeful about the future and excited to see where this takes me."
Michelle Peña
After a 1 hour IRL white board sesh
Gabby Jordan
After a Multi-Month Concept Development Service
"Amer helped me out a lot, I'm so thankful!"
Eva Forde
After a handful of 1-1 sessions
"He was super generous, welcoming, and helped us evolve our event to the level we hoped for. He always asks good questions, has a great network, and was super helpful all around."
Nicco Pecci
After a 2 hour IRL white board sesh
"I feel hopeful about the future and excited to see where this takes me."
Michelle Peña
After a 1 hour IRL white board sesh
Gabby Jordan
After a Multi-Month Concept Development Service
"Amer helped me out a lot, I'm so thankful!"
Eva Forde
After a handful of 1-1 sessions
"He was super generous, welcoming, and helped us evolve our event to the level we hoped for. He always asks good questions, has a great network, and was super helpful all around."
Nicco Pecci
After a 2 hour IRL white board sesh
"I feel hopeful about the future and excited to see where this takes me."
Gabby Jordan
After a Multi-Month Concept Development Service
"Amer helped me out a lot, I'm so thankful!"
Michelle Peña
After a 1 hour IRL white board sesh
Eva Forde
After a handful of 1-1 sessions
"He was super generous, welcoming, and helped us evolve our event to the level we hoped for. He always asks good questions, has a great network, and was super helpful all around."
Nicco Pecci
After a 2 hour IRL white board sesh
"I feel hopeful about the future and excited to see where this takes me."
Gabby Jordan
After a Multi-Month Concept Development Service
"Amer helped me out a lot, I'm so thankful!"
Michelle Peña
After a 1 hour IRL white board sesh
Eva Forde
After a handful of 1-1 sessions
"He was super generous, welcoming, and helped us evolve our event to the level we hoped for. He always asks good questions, has a great network, and was super helpful all around."
Nicco Pecci
After a 2 hour IRL white board sesh
"I feel hopeful about the future and excited to see where this takes me."
Gabby Jordan
After a Multi-Month Concept Development Service
"Amer helped me out a lot, I'm so thankful!"
Michelle Peña
After a 1 hour IRL white board sesh
Eva Forde
After a handful of 1-1 sessions
"He was super generous, welcoming, and helped us evolve our event to the level we hoped for. He always asks good questions, has a great network, and was super helpful all around."
Nicco Pecci
After a 2 hour IRL white board sesh
"I feel hopeful about the future and excited to see where this takes me."
Gabby Jordan
After a Multi-Month Concept Development Service
"Amer helped me out a lot, I'm so thankful!"
Michelle Peña
After a 1 hour IRL white board sesh
Eva Forde
After a handful of 1-1 sessions
"He was super generous, welcoming, and helped us evolve our event to the level we hoped for. He always asks good questions, has a great network, and was super helpful all around."
I can't wait to work with you!
I can't wait to work with you!
I can't wait to work with you!
1-1 White Board Session
1 hour of live mind mapping
Personalized whiteboard
Organized thoughts
Clear next steps
Concept Development
Regular calls for days or weeks
Develop your "Pre-MVP" plan
Desktop research
Presentation slides
Fractional Social Design
Fractional Social Designer
Fractional Social Design
5-10 hours/week I work for you
Run your "Pre-MVP" plan
Define the minimum viable formula
Build a playbook
5-10 hours/week I work for you
Run your "Pre-MVP" plan
Define the minimum viable formula
Build a playbook
5-10 hours/week I work for you
Run your "Pre-MVP" plan
Define the minimum viable formula
Build a playbook
My promise
My promise
My promise
Regardless of what we work on, I promise you'll feel lighter, excited, and oriented. You'll see your own vision within the larger context of the sustainable future that's emerging before our very eyes.
Hey, I'm
Amer
Social Designer
Focusing on
Sustainable Futures
I'm here to help individuals and organizations develop social impact ideas and scale solutions to climate change.
Hey, I'm
Amer
Social Designer
Focusing on
Sustainable Futures
I'm here to help individuals and organizations develop social impact ideas and scale solutions to climate change.
You gain
A seasoned social impact educator to map your ideas, develop concepts, and create clarity
A seasoned social impact educator to map your ideas, develop concepts, and create clarity
A network of more than 200 startups and relationships in the NYC social impact community
A network of more than 200 startups and relationships in the NYC social impact community
An integration of spirit, sustainability, and strategy
An integration of spirit, sustainability, and strategy
In other words, a social change toolbox in your pocket. If you're nodding your head, well, good news…
In other words, a social change toolbox in
your pocket. If you're nodding your head, well, good news… I'm here 🌎
I'm here 🌎
And I'm glad you're here too
And I'm glad you're here too
What is a Social Designer?
What is a Social Designer?
One who designs solutions to social problems using an integrated set of skills:
One who designs solutions to social problems using an integrated set of skills:
Design Research
Prototyping
Concept Development
Public Speaking
Communication Design
Climate Literacy
Mapping
Events & Experience Design
Partnership Facilitation
Sensemaking
How can we work together?
1) White Board Sessions
1) White Board Sessions
There's so much happening in the world, even more happening in your head. Your job is to talk it out. My job is to map it out. We'll create clarity, orient you in the right direction, and answer questions like:
How might I align my skills to the issue(s) I care about?
How can I find out of my idea will work?
How do I approach something that feels so big and overwhelming?
Timeline: 1-3 Hours
Scope: 1-3 Hours
2) Concept Development "Concierge"
2) Concept Development "Concierge"
You have a seedling of an idea. You might have talked about it with friends, sketched it out, or even made a sample! Now it's time to give it more nutrients. We'll have regular coworking sessions to develop your concepts and discuss:
Principles and values
Research, prototypes, user testing and validation
Brand tone of voice and visual direction, audience, segments
Basics of a financial model
Context-relevant peer reviews
Timeline: Days-Weeks
Scope: Days-Weeks
3) Fractional Social Designer
3) Fractional Social Designer
From concept development, communications, experience design, you get my whole toolkit and network working for you. We'll collaborate on a regular basis to answer your "how might we" questions:
How might we find the right partners to scale this impact?
How might we increase reusables in our office building?
How might we demystify our climate goals to our employees?
Timeline: Weeks-Months
Scope: Weeks-Months
Check out this project I did with Future, where I worked with a small team to design a series of pop-up activations at the CFG Arena in downtown Baltimore.
Check out this project I did with Future, where I worked with a small team to design a series of pop-up activations at the CFG Arena in downtown Baltimore.
My knowledge comes from…
A unique blend of academia, sustainability, design, and nightlife. As a full-time DJ, turned Entrepreneur and Adjunct Professor, I can say I'm really good at three key things: Holding space, getting things started, and helping others get things started.
A unique blend of academia, sustainability, design, and nightlife. As a full-time DJ, turned Entrepreneur and Adjunct Professor, I can say I'm really good at three key things: Holding space, getting things started, and helping others get things started.
A unique blend of academia, sustainability, design, and nightlife. As a full-time DJ, turned Entrepreneur and Adjunct Professor, I can say I'm really good at three key things: Holding space, getting things started, and helping others get things started.
Partnering NYC Mayor's Office co-designing and illuminating pathways to decarbonizing nightclubs in Brooklyn.
Read More
Adjunct Professor of Social Entrepreneurship, Strategic Design & Management, and Sustainable Business Models.
Read More
Founding Partner of the New York Metro Impact Hub, a member of the global network of social impact coworking spaces.
Read More
Running 9x Marketplace of the Future events during Climate Week NYC - the largest climate week on Earth. Part of my design studio called Future Meets Present.
Read More
A masters in Design for Social Innovation from the School of Visual Arts.
Read More
Innovator in residence at the Centre for Social Innovation.
Read More
Account executive at Ogilvy in Saudi Arabia.
Read More
DJing 5 nights a week for years between nightclubs, radio, bars, and international festivals.
Read More
Marketing executive for an amazing Dutch reusable water bottle company called Dopper.
Read More
Partnering NYC Mayor's Office co-designing and illuminating pathways to decarbonizing nightclubs in Brooklyn.
Read More
Partnering NYC Mayor's Office co-designing and illuminating pathways to decarbonizing nightclubs in Brooklyn.
Read More
Adjunct Professor of Social Entrepreneurship, Strategic Design & Management, and Sustainable Business Models.
Read More
Adjunct Professor of Social Entrepreneurship, Strategic Design & Management, and Sustainable Business Models.
Read More
Founding Partner of the New York Metro Impact Hub, a member of the global network of social impact coworking spaces.
Read More
Founding Partner of the New York Metro Impact Hub, a member of the global network of social impact coworking spaces.
Read More
Running 9x Marketplace of the Future events during Climate Week NYC - the largest climate week on Earth. Part of my design studio called Future Meets Present.
Read More
Running 9x Marketplace of the Future events during Climate Week NYC - the largest climate week on Earth. Part of my design studio called Future Meets Present.
Read More
A masters in Design for Social Innovation from the School of Visual Arts.
Read More
A masters in Design for Social Innovation from the School of Visual Arts.
Read More
Innovator in residence at the Centre for Social Innovation.
Read More
Innovator in residence at the Centre for Social Innovation.
Read More
Marketing executive for an amazing Dutch reusable water bottle company called Dopper.
Read More
Marketing executive for an amazing Dutch reusable water bottle company called Dopper.
Read More
Account executive at Ogilvy in Saudi Arabia.
Read More
Account executive at Ogilvy in Saudi Arabia.
Read More
DJing 5 nights a week for years between nightclubs, radio, bars, and international festivals.
Read More
DJing 5 nights a week for years between nightclubs, radio, bars, and international festivals.
Read More
Past clients/partners:
Past clients/partners:
Past clients/partners:
Testimonials
Testimonials
People have said some lovely things over the years :)
People have said some lovely things over the years :)
People have said some lovely things over the years :)
Nicco Pecci
After a 2 hour IRL white board sesh
"I feel hopeful about the future and excited to see where this takes me."
Michelle Peña
After a 1 hour IRL white board sesh
Gabby Jordan
After a Multi-Month Concept Development Service
"Amer helped me out a lot, I'm so thankful!"
Eva Forde
After a handful of 1-1 sessions
"He was super generous, welcoming, and helped us evolve our event to the level we hoped for. He always asks good questions, has a great network, and was super helpful all around."
Nicco Pecci
After a 2 hour IRL white board sesh
"I feel hopeful about the future and excited to see where this takes me."
Michelle Peña
After a 1 hour IRL white board sesh
Gabby Jordan
After a Multi-Month Concept Development Service
"Amer helped me out a lot, I'm so thankful!"
Eva Forde
After a handful of 1-1 sessions
"He was super generous, welcoming, and helped us evolve our event to the level we hoped for. He always asks good questions, has a great network, and was super helpful all around."
Nicco Pecci
After a 2 hour IRL white board sesh
"I feel hopeful about the future and excited to see where this takes me."
Michelle Peña
After a 1 hour IRL white board sesh
Gabby Jordan
After a Multi-Month Concept Development Service
"Amer helped me out a lot, I'm so thankful!"
Eva Forde
After a handful of 1-1 sessions
"He was super generous, welcoming, and helped us evolve our event to the level we hoped for. He always asks good questions, has a great network, and was super helpful all around."
Nicco Pecci
After a 2 hour IRL white board sesh
"I feel hopeful about the future and excited to see where this takes me."
Michelle Peña
After a 1 hour IRL white board sesh
Gabby Jordan
After a Multi-Month Concept Development Service
"Amer helped me out a lot, I'm so thankful!"
Eva Forde
After a handful of 1-1 sessions
"He was super generous, welcoming, and helped us evolve our event to the level we hoped for. He always asks good questions, has a great network, and was super helpful all around."
Nicco Pecci
After a 2 hour IRL white board sesh
"I feel hopeful about the future and excited to see where this takes me."
Michelle Peña
After a 1 hour IRL white board sesh
Gabby Jordan
After a Multi-Month Concept Development Service
"Amer helped me out a lot, I'm so thankful!"
Eva Forde
After a handful of 1-1 sessions
"He was super generous, welcoming, and helped us evolve our event to the level we hoped for. He always asks good questions, has a great network, and was super helpful all around."
Nicco Pecci
After a 2 hour IRL white board sesh
"I feel hopeful about the future and excited to see where this takes me."
Michelle Peña
After a 1 hour IRL white board sesh
Gabby Jordan
After a Multi-Month Concept Development Service
"Amer helped me out a lot, I'm so thankful!"
Eva Forde
After a handful of 1-1 sessions
"He was super generous, welcoming, and helped us evolve our event to the level we hoped for. He always asks good questions, has a great network, and was super helpful all around."
Nicco Pecci
After a 2 hour IRL white board sesh
"I feel hopeful about the future and excited to see where this takes me."
Michelle Peña
After a 1 hour IRL white board sesh
Gabby Jordan
After a Multi-Month Concept Development Service
"Amer helped me out a lot, I'm so thankful!"
Eva Forde
After a handful of 1-1 sessions
"He was super generous, welcoming, and helped us evolve our event to the level we hoped for. He always asks good questions, has a great network, and was super helpful all around."
Nicco Pecci
After a 2 hour IRL white board sesh
"I feel hopeful about the future and excited to see where this takes me."
Michelle Peña
After a 1 hour IRL white board sesh
Gabby Jordan
After a Multi-Month Concept Development Service
"Amer helped me out a lot, I'm so thankful!"
Eva Forde
After a handful of 1-1 sessions
"He was super generous, welcoming, and helped us evolve our event to the level we hoped for. He always asks good questions, has a great network, and was super helpful all around."
Nicco Pecci
After a 2 hour IRL white board sesh
"I feel hopeful about the future and excited to see where this takes me."
Gabby Jordan
After a Multi-Month Concept Development Service
"Amer helped me out a lot, I'm so thankful!"
Michelle Peña
After a 1 hour IRL white board sesh
Eva Forde
After a handful of 1-1 sessions
"He was super generous, welcoming, and helped us evolve our event to the level we hoped for. He always asks good questions, has a great network, and was super helpful all around."
Nicco Pecci
After a 2 hour IRL white board sesh
"I feel hopeful about the future and excited to see where this takes me."
Gabby Jordan
After a Multi-Month Concept Development Service
"Amer helped me out a lot, I'm so thankful!"
Michelle Peña
After a 1 hour IRL white board sesh
Eva Forde
After a handful of 1-1 sessions
"He was super generous, welcoming, and helped us evolve our event to the level we hoped for. He always asks good questions, has a great network, and was super helpful all around."
Nicco Pecci
After a 2 hour IRL white board sesh
"I feel hopeful about the future and excited to see where this takes me."
Gabby Jordan
After a Multi-Month Concept Development Service
"Amer helped me out a lot, I'm so thankful!"
Michelle Peña
After a 1 hour IRL white board sesh
Eva Forde
After a handful of 1-1 sessions
"He was super generous, welcoming, and helped us evolve our event to the level we hoped for. He always asks good questions, has a great network, and was super helpful all around."
Nicco Pecci
After a 2 hour IRL white board sesh
"I feel hopeful about the future and excited to see where this takes me."
Gabby Jordan
After a Multi-Month Concept Development Service
"Amer helped me out a lot, I'm so thankful!"
Michelle Peña
After a 1 hour IRL white board sesh
Eva Forde
After a handful of 1-1 sessions
"He was super generous, welcoming, and helped us evolve our event to the level we hoped for. He always asks good questions, has a great network, and was super helpful all around."
I can't wait to work with you!
I can't wait to work with you!
I can't wait to work with you!
1-1 White Board Session
1 hour of live mind mapping
Personalized whiteboard
Organized thoughts
Clear next steps
Concept Development
Regular calls for days or weeks
Develop your "Pre-MVP" plan
Desktop research
Presentation slides
Fractional Social Design
Fractional Social Designer
Fractional Social Design
5-10 hours/week I work for you
Run your "Pre-MVP" plan
Define the minimum viable formula
Build a playbook
5-10 hours/week I work for you
Run your "Pre-MVP" plan
Define the minimum viable formula
Build a playbook
5-10 hours/week I work for you
Run your "Pre-MVP" plan
Define the minimum viable formula
Build a playbook
My promise
My promise
My promise
Regardless of what we work on, I promise you'll feel lighter, excited, and oriented. You'll see your own vision within the larger context of the sustainable future that's emerging before our very eyes.
Hey, I'm
Amer
Social Designer
Focusing on
Sustainable Futures
I'm here to help individuals and organizations develop social impact ideas and scale solutions to climate change.
Hey, I'm
Amer
Social Designer
Focusing on
Sustainable Futures
I'm here to help individuals and organizations develop social impact ideas and scale solutions to climate change.
You gain
A seasoned social impact educator to map your ideas, develop concepts, and create clarity
A seasoned social impact educator to map your ideas, develop concepts, and create clarity
A network of more than 200 startups and relationships in the NYC social impact community
A network of more than 200 startups and relationships in the NYC social impact community
An integration of spirit, sustainability, and strategy
An integration of spirit, sustainability, and strategy
In other words, a social change toolbox in your pocket. If you're nodding your head, well, good news…
In other words, a social change toolbox in
your pocket. If you're nodding your head, well, good news… I'm here 🌎
I'm here 🌎
And I'm glad you're here too
And I'm glad you're here too
What is a Social Designer?
What is a Social Designer?
One who designs solutions to social problems using an integrated set of skills:
One who designs solutions to social problems using an integrated set of skills:
Design Research
Prototyping
Concept Development
Public Speaking
Communication Design
Climate Literacy
Mapping
Events & Experience Design
Partnership Facilitation
Sensemaking
How can we work together?
1) White Board Sessions
1) White Board Sessions
There's so much happening in the world, even more happening in your head. Your job is to talk it out. My job is to map it out. We'll create clarity, orient you in the right direction, and answer questions like:
How might I align my skills to the issue(s) I care about?
How can I find out of my idea will work?
How do I approach something that feels so big and overwhelming?
Timeline: 1-3 Hours
Scope: 1-3 Hours
2) Concept Development "Concierge"
2) Concept Development "Concierge"
You have a seedling of an idea. You might have talked about it with friends, sketched it out, or even made a sample! Now it's time to give it more nutrients. We'll have regular coworking sessions to develop your concepts and discuss:
Principles and values
Research, prototypes, user testing and validation
Brand tone of voice and visual direction, audience, segments
Basics of a financial model
Context-relevant peer reviews
Timeline: Days-Weeks
Scope: Days-Weeks
3) Fractional Social Designer
3) Fractional Social Designer
From concept development, communications, experience design, you get my whole toolkit and network working for you. We'll collaborate on a regular basis to answer your "how might we" questions:
How might we find the right partners to scale this impact?
How might we increase reusables in our office building?
How might we demystify our climate goals to our employees?
Timeline: Weeks-Months
Scope: Weeks-Months
Check out this project I did with Future, where I worked with a small team to design a series of pop-up activations at the CFG Arena in downtown Baltimore.
Check out this project I did with Future, where I worked with a small team to design a series of pop-up activations at the CFG Arena in downtown Baltimore.
My knowledge comes from…
A unique blend of academia, sustainability, design, and nightlife. As a full-time DJ, turned Entrepreneur and Adjunct Professor, I can say I'm really good at three key things: Holding space, getting things started, and helping others get things started.
A unique blend of academia, sustainability, design, and nightlife. As a full-time DJ, turned Entrepreneur and Adjunct Professor, I can say I'm really good at three key things: Holding space, getting things started, and helping others get things started.
A unique blend of academia, sustainability, design, and nightlife. As a full-time DJ, turned Entrepreneur and Adjunct Professor, I can say I'm really good at three key things: Holding space, getting things started, and helping others get things started.
Partnering NYC Mayor's Office co-designing and illuminating pathways to decarbonizing nightclubs in Brooklyn.
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Adjunct Professor of Social Entrepreneurship, Strategic Design & Management, and Sustainable Business Models.
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Founding Partner of the New York Metro Impact Hub, a member of the global network of social impact coworking spaces.
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Running 9x Marketplace of the Future events during Climate Week NYC - the largest climate week on Earth. Part of my design studio called Future Meets Present.
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A masters in Design for Social Innovation from the School of Visual Arts.
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Innovator in residence at the Centre for Social Innovation.
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Account executive at Ogilvy in Saudi Arabia.
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DJing 5 nights a week for years between nightclubs, radio, bars, and international festivals.
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Marketing executive for an amazing Dutch reusable water bottle company called Dopper.
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Partnering NYC Mayor's Office co-designing and illuminating pathways to decarbonizing nightclubs in Brooklyn.
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Partnering NYC Mayor's Office co-designing and illuminating pathways to decarbonizing nightclubs in Brooklyn.
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Adjunct Professor of Social Entrepreneurship, Strategic Design & Management, and Sustainable Business Models.
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Adjunct Professor of Social Entrepreneurship, Strategic Design & Management, and Sustainable Business Models.
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Founding Partner of the New York Metro Impact Hub, a member of the global network of social impact coworking spaces.
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Founding Partner of the New York Metro Impact Hub, a member of the global network of social impact coworking spaces.
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Running 9x Marketplace of the Future events during Climate Week NYC - the largest climate week on Earth. Part of my design studio called Future Meets Present.
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Running 9x Marketplace of the Future events during Climate Week NYC - the largest climate week on Earth. Part of my design studio called Future Meets Present.
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A masters in Design for Social Innovation from the School of Visual Arts.
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A masters in Design for Social Innovation from the School of Visual Arts.
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Innovator in residence at the Centre for Social Innovation.
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Innovator in residence at the Centre for Social Innovation.
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Marketing executive for an amazing Dutch reusable water bottle company called Dopper.
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Marketing executive for an amazing Dutch reusable water bottle company called Dopper.
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Account executive at Ogilvy in Saudi Arabia.
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Account executive at Ogilvy in Saudi Arabia.
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DJing 5 nights a week for years between nightclubs, radio, bars, and international festivals.
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DJing 5 nights a week for years between nightclubs, radio, bars, and international festivals.
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Past clients/partners:
Past clients/partners:
Past clients/partners:
Testimonials
Testimonials
People have said some lovely things over the years :)
People have said some lovely things over the years :)
People have said some lovely things over the years :)
Nicco Pecci
After a 2 hour IRL white board sesh
"I feel hopeful about the future and excited to see where this takes me."
Michelle Peña
After a 1 hour IRL white board sesh
Gabby Jordan
After a Multi-Month Concept Development Service
"Amer helped me out a lot, I'm so thankful!"
Eva Forde
After a handful of 1-1 sessions
"He was super generous, welcoming, and helped us evolve our event to the level we hoped for. He always asks good questions, has a great network, and was super helpful all around."
Nicco Pecci
After a 2 hour IRL white board sesh
"I feel hopeful about the future and excited to see where this takes me."
Michelle Peña
After a 1 hour IRL white board sesh
Gabby Jordan
After a Multi-Month Concept Development Service
"Amer helped me out a lot, I'm so thankful!"
Eva Forde
After a handful of 1-1 sessions
"He was super generous, welcoming, and helped us evolve our event to the level we hoped for. He always asks good questions, has a great network, and was super helpful all around."
Nicco Pecci
After a 2 hour IRL white board sesh
"I feel hopeful about the future and excited to see where this takes me."
Michelle Peña
After a 1 hour IRL white board sesh
Gabby Jordan
After a Multi-Month Concept Development Service
"Amer helped me out a lot, I'm so thankful!"
Eva Forde
After a handful of 1-1 sessions
"He was super generous, welcoming, and helped us evolve our event to the level we hoped for. He always asks good questions, has a great network, and was super helpful all around."
Nicco Pecci
After a 2 hour IRL white board sesh
"I feel hopeful about the future and excited to see where this takes me."
Michelle Peña
After a 1 hour IRL white board sesh
Gabby Jordan
After a Multi-Month Concept Development Service
"Amer helped me out a lot, I'm so thankful!"
Eva Forde
After a handful of 1-1 sessions
"He was super generous, welcoming, and helped us evolve our event to the level we hoped for. He always asks good questions, has a great network, and was super helpful all around."
Nicco Pecci
After a 2 hour IRL white board sesh
"I feel hopeful about the future and excited to see where this takes me."
Michelle Peña
After a 1 hour IRL white board sesh
Gabby Jordan
After a Multi-Month Concept Development Service
"Amer helped me out a lot, I'm so thankful!"
Eva Forde
After a handful of 1-1 sessions
"He was super generous, welcoming, and helped us evolve our event to the level we hoped for. He always asks good questions, has a great network, and was super helpful all around."
Nicco Pecci
After a 2 hour IRL white board sesh
"I feel hopeful about the future and excited to see where this takes me."
Michelle Peña
After a 1 hour IRL white board sesh
Gabby Jordan
After a Multi-Month Concept Development Service
"Amer helped me out a lot, I'm so thankful!"
Eva Forde
After a handful of 1-1 sessions
"He was super generous, welcoming, and helped us evolve our event to the level we hoped for. He always asks good questions, has a great network, and was super helpful all around."
Nicco Pecci
After a 2 hour IRL white board sesh
"I feel hopeful about the future and excited to see where this takes me."
Michelle Peña
After a 1 hour IRL white board sesh
Gabby Jordan
After a Multi-Month Concept Development Service
"Amer helped me out a lot, I'm so thankful!"
Eva Forde
After a handful of 1-1 sessions
"He was super generous, welcoming, and helped us evolve our event to the level we hoped for. He always asks good questions, has a great network, and was super helpful all around."
Nicco Pecci
After a 2 hour IRL white board sesh
"I feel hopeful about the future and excited to see where this takes me."
Michelle Peña
After a 1 hour IRL white board sesh
Gabby Jordan
After a Multi-Month Concept Development Service
"Amer helped me out a lot, I'm so thankful!"
Eva Forde
After a handful of 1-1 sessions
"He was super generous, welcoming, and helped us evolve our event to the level we hoped for. He always asks good questions, has a great network, and was super helpful all around."
Nicco Pecci
After a 2 hour IRL white board sesh
"I feel hopeful about the future and excited to see where this takes me."
Gabby Jordan
After a Multi-Month Concept Development Service
"Amer helped me out a lot, I'm so thankful!"
Michelle Peña
After a 1 hour IRL white board sesh
Eva Forde
After a handful of 1-1 sessions
"He was super generous, welcoming, and helped us evolve our event to the level we hoped for. He always asks good questions, has a great network, and was super helpful all around."
Nicco Pecci
After a 2 hour IRL white board sesh
"I feel hopeful about the future and excited to see where this takes me."
Gabby Jordan
After a Multi-Month Concept Development Service
"Amer helped me out a lot, I'm so thankful!"
Michelle Peña
After a 1 hour IRL white board sesh
Eva Forde
After a handful of 1-1 sessions
"He was super generous, welcoming, and helped us evolve our event to the level we hoped for. He always asks good questions, has a great network, and was super helpful all around."
Nicco Pecci
After a 2 hour IRL white board sesh
"I feel hopeful about the future and excited to see where this takes me."
Gabby Jordan
After a Multi-Month Concept Development Service
"Amer helped me out a lot, I'm so thankful!"
Michelle Peña
After a 1 hour IRL white board sesh
Eva Forde
After a handful of 1-1 sessions
"He was super generous, welcoming, and helped us evolve our event to the level we hoped for. He always asks good questions, has a great network, and was super helpful all around."
Nicco Pecci
After a 2 hour IRL white board sesh
"I feel hopeful about the future and excited to see where this takes me."
Gabby Jordan
After a Multi-Month Concept Development Service
"Amer helped me out a lot, I'm so thankful!"
Michelle Peña
After a 1 hour IRL white board sesh
Eva Forde
After a handful of 1-1 sessions
"He was super generous, welcoming, and helped us evolve our event to the level we hoped for. He always asks good questions, has a great network, and was super helpful all around."
I can't wait to work with you!
I can't wait to work with you!
I can't wait to work with you!
1-1 White Board Session
1 hour of live mind mapping
Personalized whiteboard
Organized thoughts
Clear next steps
Concept Development
Regular calls for days or weeks
Develop your "Pre-MVP" plan
Desktop research
Presentation slides
Fractional Social Design
Fractional Social Designer
Fractional Social Design
5-10 hours/week I work for you
Run your "Pre-MVP" plan
Define the minimum viable formula
Build a playbook
5-10 hours/week I work for you
Run your "Pre-MVP" plan
Define the minimum viable formula
Build a playbook
5-10 hours/week I work for you
Run your "Pre-MVP" plan
Define the minimum viable formula
Build a playbook
My promise
My promise
My promise
Regardless of what we work on, I promise you'll feel lighter, excited, and oriented. You'll see your own vision within the larger context of the sustainable future that's emerging before our very eyes.