Grace Okubo

Design & Innovation Design Thinking Human-Centered Design User Experience (UX) Design User Interface (UI) Design Product Design Service Design Graphic Design Visual Communication Information Design Branding and Identity Design Creative Problem Solving Design Research Design Strategy Design Systems Digital Product Development Futures & Strategic Foresight Introduction to Strategic Foresight Futures Thinking Scenario Planning Speculative Design Participatory Futures Emerging Technologies and Society Trend Analysis Systems Thinking Futures Literacy Innovation Strategy Responsible Innovation Designing for Uncertain Futures Technology AI for Designers AI and Creativity Digital Transformation Technology Innovation Product Management Agile and Scrum Fundamentals No-Code Product Development Human-AI Collaboration Writing & Communication Academic Writing First-Year Composition Technical Writing Professional Writing Digital Storytelling Visual Storytelling Writing for Designers Research Communication Critical Reading Presentation Skills Research Design Research Methods Qualitative Research Research Through Design Human-Centered Research Mixed Methods Research Literature Reviews Research Proposal Writing Entrepreneurship Design Entrepreneurship Innovation Management Creative Entrepreneurship Digital Business Strategy Freelancing for Designers Portfolio Development Personal Branding Media & Communication Digital Media Communication Design Social Media Strategy Content Strategy Digital Publishing Media Literacy Professional Development Career Development for Designers UX Portfolio Reviews Interview Preparation for Designers Design Leadership Cross-Cultural Collaboration Remote Team Collaboration Professional Ethics in Design Workshops & Short Courses Design Thinking Bootcamp UX Design Fundamentals Introduction to Figma AI Tools for Creative Professionals Scenario Planning Workshop Systems Mapping Speculative Prototyping Design Sprint Facilitation Research Methods for Designers Academic Writing for Graduate Students Effective Presentation Skills Building a Professional Portfolio Personal Branding for Creatives

Guided Projects Instructor Coursera, United States (May 2021 - March 2024) Authored a guided project on “Designing a Low Fidelity Prototype in Figma,” reaching over 16,000 learners with a 4.3/5 rating and 84% completion rate. Developed two community-guided projects on UX and product tools (JIRA, Confluence, UXPressia), reaching over 5,000 learners with up to 85% success rates. Workshop Facilitator – OECD Global Virtual Foresight Day Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, Virtual (April 2025) Designed and facilitated "Narrative Foresight: Harnessing Storytelling to Shape Policy Futures" for a global audience. Engaged participants in storytelling methods to inform strategic planning with policy and innovation applications. Workshop Facilitator – Africa Deeptech Conference Africa Deeptech Foundation (February 2026) Designed and facilitated "Speculative Prototyping for African Deeptech" to a deeptech community in Lagos. Engaged participants in scenario planning, speculative prototyping, and windtunelling to develop innovative applications for an African context.

My teaching interests lie at the intersection of design, technology, communication, and innovation. I am passionate about helping learners develop the skills to solve complex problems creatively while preparing them for a rapidly changing world. My areas of interest include Design Thinking, User Experience (UX), Strategic Foresight, Systems Thinking, Academic and Professional Writing, Graphic Design, Digital Media, Artificial Intelligence in Creative Practice, and Innovation. My lecturing style is interactive, learner-centered, and highly practical. I encourage discussion, critical thinking, and hands-on application through real-world case studies, collaborative activities, and project-based learning. I strive to create an inclusive learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, exploring ideas, and connecting theory with practice. My goal is not only to help students master course content but also to develop the confidence, curiosity, and problem-solving mindset needed for lifelong learning.