Dr Gözel Shakeri

I am a human-centered design consultant, workshop facilitator, and innovation strategist. With a passion for solving complex challenges, I have reimagined how people interact with technology --- from transforming in-car experiences to enhancing collaboration in medical practices --- using proven design methods and practices.

Holding a Ph.D. in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) 🔗 from the University of Glasgow, my thesis was shortlisted for the Best Computing Science PhD in Scotland 🔗.

Recognised with an Outstanding Young Scientists Award 🔗 for creatively reshaping and redefining the sustainable shopping experience, I have partnered with industry leaders (e.g., Tesco), government bodies (e.g., Food Standards Agency), and NGOs (e.g., WWF-UK) to drive tangible impact. My expertise has taken me to global platforms, including COP26 🔗, the UN Game Changers Lab 🔗, and the Global Conference for Safety Regulation and Sustainability 🔗, where I have led discussions on innovation and sustainability.

As an award-winning science communicator (both in speech and writing), a certified educator 🔗, and a certified manager 🔗, I have channeled my passion for human-centered design into teaching, serving as a university lecturer on human-centered innovation.

With numerous publications 🔗 and as a frequent speaker 🔗 at international conferences, I’m available for public speaking engagements to inspire and share insights on innovation and design.

Team & Collaborators

I have an extensive international network of experts I call on for engagements. My collaborators come from backgrounds in behaviour change, organisational development, leadership coaching, and design research.

People First

Start with humans, not policies, tools, or technologies.

Have Fun

I believe that people do better work and are more creative when they are having fun.

Collaborate

Teams are better when they work together, harnessing the diversity and complexity of the group.

Yes, and ...

I foster a “yes, and” environment in which people accept and build on each others’ ideas.

How might we work together?

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