Hello, I'm Donika – Future Strategist and Experience Designer with a sociological attitude
My passion lies in the intersection of artistic vision and strategic foresight, squeezed together by my ambition to find sustainable and inclusive solutions. With a slightly tilted mindset, I research social behaviors, explore innovative ideas, and transform insights into future-shaped concepts and engaging experiences.
With a Master’s in Future Design and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, I bring a unique ability to blend creative design skills with analytical research methods. For the past 6 years, I’ve steered my career toward user-centered design, tackling complex, multi-phase projects. Now, I’m setting my sights on more research-driven work to create change with impact.
Let’s shape the future together.
Hello, I'm Donika – Future Strategist and Experience Designer with a sociological attitude based in Zurich.
My passion lies in the combination of strategic foresight and artistic vision, tightly squeezed together by my ambition to find sustainable and inclusive solutions. With a slightly tilted mindset, I research social behaviors, explore innovative ideas, and transform insights into future-shaped concepts and engaging experiences.
With a Master’s in Future Design and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, I bring a unique ability to blend creative design skills with analytical research methods. For the past 6 years, I’ve steered my career toward digital user-centered design, tackling complex, multi-phase projects focusing on accessible experiences. Now, I’m setting my sights on innovative and research-driven work to inspire change with impact.
✴ Let’s shape the future together.
Recognition
Speech
At the 'Interactive Media Design Days 2023' event in St.Gallen, I had the honor of giving a speech on "Developing Empathy: The Social Research Behind UX Design".
In this Medium Article, I showcase how my social sciences background influenced my contributions to building an accessible platform including strategies for prioritizing inclusivity in a design system.
Article
Mention
PAGE mentinos my Master's project 'Cyber Sensitve Humor' as a young talent project.
PAGE mentions the Swiss Illustrators website I designed @ KiloKilo.
Mention
Award
Awwward Recognition 'Site of the Day' for exhibition website 'Very f***ing real' by ZiKD I co-created @ KiloKilo.
Digital Experience Design
Let's elevate your product with a "fun-ctional" design approach. I use a blend of research and creative methods to address complex user challenges and deliver inclusive, sustainable, and true-to-your-unique-brand web experiences.
[UX Design, UI Design, Design Systems, UI Library, UX Research, Web Design, Wireframes & Prototyping, Conception, Accessibility Workshops]
Future Research & Strategy
Ready to shape the future? I offer strategic insights based on trend analysis and social research, empowering you to push boundaries in the digital ecosystem while being mindful of tech innovations and societal needs.
[Strategic Foresight, Future Studies, Trend Mapping, Scenario Planning, Sociological Theory, Design Ethnography, Social Research & Writing]
Branding & Art Direction
Through guided "brand therapy" sessions, I get to the core of your unique visual narrative, offering holistic and future-proof digital branding solutions with a clear vision. I also provide illustration services with artistic know-how.
[Digital Branding, Art Direction, Ideation, Trend Exploration, Design Thinking, Workshops, Brand Illustrations, Moodboards, Happy little Accidents]
Services
Digital Experience Design
Let's elevate your product with a "fun-ctional" design approach. I use a blend of research and creative methods to address complex user challenges and deliver inclusive, sustainable, and true-to-your-unique-brand web experiences.
UX Design, UI Design, Design Systems, UI Library, UX Research, Web Design, Wireframes & Prototyping, Conception, Accessibility Guiding & Workshops
Future Research & Strategy
Ready to shape the future? I offer strategic insights based on trend analysis and social research, empowering you to push boundaries in the digital ecosystem while being mindful of tech innovations and societal needs.
Strategic Foresight, Future Studies, Trend Mapping, Scenario Planning, Sociological Theory, Design Ethnography, Social Research, Writing
Branding & Art Direction
Through guided "brand therapy" sessions, I get to the core of your unique visual narrative, offering holistic and future-proof digital branding solutions with a clear vision. I also provide illustration services with artistic know-how.
Digital Branding, Art Direction, Ideation, Trend Exploration, Design Thinking, Workshops, BranD Illustrations, Moodboards, Happy Little Accidents
Sociology
Strategic Forecasting
Digital Experience Design
Branding & Art
Digital Experience Design
Let's elevate your product with a "fun-ctional" design approach. I use a blend of research and creative methods to address complex user challenges and deliver inclusive, sustainable, and true-to-your-unique-brand web experiences.
UX Design
UI Design
Design Systems
UI Library
Web Design
UX Research
Prototyping
Wireframes
Conception
Accessibility
Workshops
UX Design, UI Design, Design Systems, UI Library, UX Research, Web Design, Wireframes, Prototyping, Conception, Accessibility Guiding, Workshops
Future Research & Strategy
Ready to shape the future? I offer strategic foresight based on trend analysis and social research, empowering you to push boundaries in the digital ecosystem while being mindful of tech innovations, societal needs and nature.
Strategic Foresight, Future Studies, Trend Mapping, Scenario Planning, Sociological Theory, Design Ethnography, Social Research
Visual Communication
Through guided "brand therapy" sessions, I get to the core of your unique visual narrative, offering digital branding solutions and communication services with a clear vision. I also provide illustrations based on artistic skills.
Digital Branding, Ideation, Trend Exploration, Design Thinking, Illustrations, Moodboards, Happy Little Accidents
Service
Services
Digital Experience Design
Let's elevate your product with a "fun-ctional" design approach. I use a blend of research and creative methods to address complex user challenges and deliver inclusive, sustainable, and true-to-your-unique-brand web experiences.
UX Design, UI Design, Design Systems, UI Library, UX Research, Web Design, Wireframes, Prototyping, Conception, Accessibility Guiding, Workshops
Future Research & Strategy
Ready to shape the future? I offer strategic insights based on trend analysis and social research, empowering you to push boundaries in the digital ecosystem while being mindful of tech innovations and societal needs.
Strategic Foresight, Future Studies, Trend Mapping, Scenario Planning, Sociological Theory, Design Ethnography, Social Research