Understanding Needs

We engage deeply with communities through immersive research, participatory methods, and collaborative ideation, to create meaningful solutions that address their fundamental needs.

Case Studies

DiFi for All

Understanding digital financial onboarding experiences of unbanked and underbanked

Amplifying Resilient Communities

Building more resilient health systems based on community experiences during COVID-19

Future of Contraceptive Technology

Imagining the future of female contraception in emerging markets

Life Without Energy

How energy poverty shapes life in India, Peru, Kenya and Indonesia

Safe Water Project

Designing affordable treatment and storage solutions for safe drinking water

Innovation in Home Care for the BoP

How cultural contexts and user research shape cleaning product innovation for underserved markets

With Our Networks

Identifying Resilient Community Practices to Better Inform Health System Design

Findings from a two-year study in South Africa and Bangladesh on healthcare access challenges among vulnerable health seekers

Design Research Notes

Design research workbook for strategic creativity

Low Cost Smartphone Usage

Smartphone usage research in emerging markets

DiFi for All

Challenges in accessing digital financial services in India, Indonesia, Bangladesh and Uganda

Reach Network

Global network of agencies specialising in human-centred design research and service innovation