Gabriel Mothibedi
I have worked as a design strategist, innovation facilitator and communications designer for several small and medium corporations. Part of my design work covers: business design, design-driven innovation, new product and service development, creation of brand experience frameworks, development of innovation strategies, development of brand strategies and brand identity designs, creative problem framing and problem solving, corporate communications and Advertising Design. In addition, I have done some work in, capacity building, information visualization, strategic brand positioning, for clients ranging from telecommunications companies, retail stores, financial institutions, and non- profit organizations. My work experience includes a stint in the United States, where I worked as a Communications Designer. I am currently a Communications Design practitioner, Innovation Facilitator and lecturer of Design at the University of Botswana. As an undergraduate student I was honoured as the Botswana representative at the 2008 Design Achievers Conference held in Pretoria, South Africa.
I envision myself as an original contributor to design knowledge through applied research and publishing. My research interests are geared towards design and business innovation: with vital interest in design innovation and strategy, and their applications to business challenges and policy formation. I am also interested in visual-sense making and its application to business innovation, as well as innovation processes
and their applications to corporate strategy development, business development, capacity building, and strategic positioning. I have also authored a number of conference papers and one journal article on design- related issues and a book entitled Setso: a study on the Southern African creative sector in the context of New York, United States.
I have worked as a design strategist, innovation facilitator and communications designer for several small and medium corporations. Part of my design work covers: business design, design-driven innovation, new product and service development, creation of brand experience frameworks, development of innovation strategies, development of brand strategies and brand identity designs, creative problem framing and problem solving, corporate communications and Advertising Design. In addition, I have done some work in, capacity building, information visualization, strategic brand positioning, for clients ranging from telecommunications companies, retail stores, financial institutions, and non- profit organizations. My work experience includes a stint in the United States, where I worked as a Communications Designer. I am currently a Communications Design practitioner, Innovation Facilitator and lecturer of Design at the University of Botswana. As an undergraduate student I was honoured as the Botswana representative at the 2008 Design Achievers Conference held in Pretoria, South Africa.
I envision myself as an original contributor to design knowledge through applied research and publishing. My research interests are geared towards design and business innovation: with vital interest in design innovation and strategy, and their applications to business challenges and policy formation. I am also interested in visual-sense making and its application to business innovation, as well as innovation processes
and their applications to corporate strategy development, business development, capacity building, and strategic positioning. I have also authored a number of conference papers and one journal article on design- related issues and a book entitled Setso: a study on the Southern African creative sector in the context of New York, United States.