Michelle Zamora
Design + Strategy
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Projects
ShopDoc, The Modern Way to Book Your Mechanic
Designing an innovative business model from concept to MVP. This project tackled a real-world Autotech problem, delivering value to both drivers and mechanics.
Values Canvas: Designing a Framework for Responsible AI
The Values Canvas transforms Olivia Gambelin's cutting-edge work on AI ethics into an interactive, visual tool.
Moosh, Magic Mushroom Trip Kits
Designing and building a pop-up experience serving as research and proof of concept, we leveraged user insights to create a scalable and disruptive business model poised to transform the wellness industry.
Opportunity Atlas: Google Maps for Opportunity
In this design sprint, our team collaborated with the executive leadership at X - The Moonshot Factory to develop a concept aimed at achieving a 10x reduction in harmful bias in decision-making.
MakerUSA: Crafting Business Growth Through Storytelling, Data-Driven Insights, and Visual Impact
As the Art and Design Consultant at MakerUSA, I develop strategic marketing materials and storytelling assets to drive cross-functional stakeholder buy-in.
Fluid Health and Fitness: Business Growth Strategies
Crafting strategies to scale Fluid Health and Fitness by refreshing the brand and UX, streamlining customer experience, and leveraging the founder’s expertise as a key marketing tool to drive revenue growth.
Citizen Schools / Americorps: User-Centric Strategies and Immersive Content
Developing immersive video and VR to enhance engagement in project-based learning and makerspaces.
Education in the 21st Century: SCC Makerspace
Leading design research, strategy efforts, community building, and securing $700K+ in funding. Positioning the college as a leader in interdisciplinary and maker education.
Stanford d.school: Reimagining the Future of Education
This multi-week sprint brought together over one hundred leaders from education, design, and student communities to explore sustainable, equitable, and engaging learning systems.
Sierra College & CCC Maker: Showcasing Student and Stakeholder Stories
Serving as Administrator, Director, Cinematographer, Editor, and Producer, creating content for Sierra College's Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs and California Community College (CCC) Maker to showcase student and stakeholder stories, enhancing enrollment visibility on the college websites.
California English Language Learners (CELL) Initiative: Closing the Literacy Gap for English Language Learners
This initiative aimed to foster cross-sector partnerships among private and non-profit organizations to enhance ELLs' reading, writing, and speaking skills, support their progression through public schools, and promote culturally relevant educational programs.
Chimera Co-op: Student-Driven Pop-Up Shop at CCA
Established a pop-up shop at California College of the Arts to sell student-made goods and custom merchandise, creating a co-op business model to fill the gap of a dedicated student store.
Dorsol: Autonomous Vehicle for Accessibility
Dorsol is a concept for an autonomous personal vehicle. It aims to provide greater independence for users with mobility challenges, offering adaptive controls and inclusive design for a seamless experience. Solar Education Project: Global Collaboration Through Solar Innovation
Connecting global makers from Haiti, Kenya, and Mexico with Sacramento City College students through educational programs, video tutorials, and events.
Say Hello
michelle@mzamoradesign.com
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