Published inGood Thinking·Aug 25, 2022What do we mean by feminist evaluation?Feminist evaluation squarely challenges many traditional paradigms of evaluation, particularly around the misconception that an evaluator has or should have some sort of objectivity. In evaluation (placing value), we are nearly always either perpetuating or uprooting patriarchal systems. Feminist evaluation calls for evaluators to be activists and use value judgments…Feminism8 min readFeminism8 min read
Published inGood Thinking·Aug 25, 2022How might feminism shape our approach?There is no singular, packaged definition of a feminist strategy and, in fact, the lack of a unilateral definition speaks to the nature of feminism itself — that it is emergent, responsive, and embraces the unknown. In her book Emergent Strategy, adrienne maree brown lays out qualities of emergent strategy…Feminism4 min readFeminism4 min read
Published inGood Thinking·Aug 25, 2022What does it mean to be a feminist evaluation and design studio?Certainly, feminism weaves its way through each of us and our approach — but what does this mean, and what does such a weaving make available to us in practice? To do: Wake up Stretch Smash the patriarchy Eat breakfast Call mom Oh, if it could be as simple and…Feminism4 min readFeminism4 min read
Published inGood Thinking·Aug 25, 2022Operationalizing Feminism in Business: A ReflectionDuring a recent flight, I found myself sleepily watching the 2021 remake of Gossip Girl — a long-time guilty pleasure. I don’t expect political analysis when I watch Gossip Girl (though shout out to the rare aughts display of resilient female friendships in the original). Nonetheless, I involuntarily cringe at…Feminism5 min readFeminism5 min read
Published inGood Thinking·Jul 4, 2022(Re)considering Literacy PreferencesIn the world of designing for users, considering the level of text to use and the balance of text to image is critical for ensuring that what is designed actually communicates (and, ultimately, gets put into use). When the issue is life and death, this matters. A lot. Consider these…8 min read8 min read
Published inGood Thinking·Jul 4, 2022Readability, what’s that mean?Readability is often given a nod. I think we can all agree that materials need to be readable, after all, if materials aren’t readable for the intended users, one might ask, what’s the point of them at all? Readability isn’t just about meeting the communication needs of people who do…Readability6 min readReadability6 min read
Mar 23, 2022Hiring in the Times of “The Great Resignation”Around mid-last year we started to hear people talking about “The Great Resignation” — the record number of people leaving their jobs as the pandemic grinds on. It began like the emergence of the cicadas — a background buzz and slowly grew and grew in volume. …Hiring5 min readHiring5 min read
Jun 6, 2021Designing Games for ChangeComing from a company of some serious (and not so serious) game players, we’d like to share our passion for games and how they can be an excellent tool for working with complexity, specifically with behavior change and human development. We build core life skills through play, such as social…Game Design5 min readGame Design5 min read
May 7, 2021Only One Right WayAs leaders of our small company, we shape Picture Impact. We are aware that our own embodiment and mindsets infused with white supremacy culture are evident and influence how our company shows up in the world and ultimately the impact(s) it has. To that end, we seek to be intentional…7 min read7 min read
Apr 26, 2021The Sense of UrgencyAs leaders of our small company, we shape Picture Impact. We are aware that our own embodiment and mindsets infused with white supremacy culture are evident and influence how our company shows up in the world and ultimately the impact(s) it has. To that end, we seek to be intentional…8 min read8 min read
