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Maria Fakhruddin

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Maria Fakhruddin

I am a visual thinker with an ability to combine the creative, innovative and emotional aspects of design with key analytical insights to drive business goals. I have 10+ years of experience applying Design Thinking methods to bring UX and digital strategies to life. Trained as a Graphic Designer, I hold an MBA in Business Design, and a Masters in Global Affairs (MGA) from the University of Toronto.

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Designing Design Meetings: Overhauling a DesignOps Process Using Design Thinking