I define success by long-term collaborations, experimental projects and global reach.

Projects are usually interdisciplinary and often I source skill-specific talent for my clients. Most projects in innovation are private [not surprising] but here is a range of questions that were important to explore.

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“Ms. Lemos is a leader amongst her peers, a reliable and thoughtful worker, and is an absolute joy to work with. We’re very grateful for the time she has spent successfully coaching and teaching thousands of our learners.”

— IDEO U, senior manager

“The design sprint was incredibly well received and your spirit, energy, and willingness to go with our chaotic flow was very much appreciated.”

— Sustainable Oceans Alliance, managing director

“Joana's workshop on experience design for sustainability is a great experience for professionals who are challenged everyday to reinvent their businesses for a sustainable future.”

— Business Council for Sustainable Development, head of member relations

“Professional capacity as a designer, communicator and facilitator as well as her ability to project manage and liaise with clients.”

— Forum For The Future, principle

“I had the privilege to experience Joana's work at the first Edacy Design Bootcamp in Dakar, Senegal. I was particularly impressed by the patience, method, intelligence, and adaptability she employed to transform design into design thinkers in the space of a few days.”

— Edacy, founder

“I was thoroughly impressed by her wits and warm approach to research and design in an ad-hoc field environment. Would not hesitate a second to work together again if such an opportunity arises — and I'm sure many others think the same!”

— IxDa.org, director

Strategic. 1-3 days

  • Short and focused work sessions to review your current approach and identify possibilities of improvement.

  • Short trainings and seminars (online/IRL).

    Keynote Provocations & Uncomfortable Questions on Design Methods & Regenerative Thinking.

    Prototyping wild ideas.

    Quick audit on ESG x Design.

Sprint. 1-6 weeks

  • Short and focused work sessions to review your current approach and identify possibilities of improvement.

  • Short trainings and seminars (online/IRL).

    Keynote Provocations & Uncomfortable Questions on Design Methods & Regenerative Thinking.

    Prototyping wild ideas.

    Quick audit on ESG x Design.

Maximised. 1-6 months

  • Short and focused work sessions to review your current approach and identify possibilities of improvement.

  • Short trainings and seminars (online/IRL).

    Keynote Provocations & Uncomfortable Questions on Design Methods & Regenerative Thinking.

    Prototyping wild ideas.

    Quick audit on ESG x Design.