Vanessa is an award-winning Service Designer and creative engagement enthusiast. Glaswegian by birth, she has called Paris home, made Rio de Janeiro her studio space, and Beijing her place of study – experiences that have shaped her worldview and approach. Energised by people to challenge, opportunities to seize, and voices to amplify, she is driven by contributing to a better world.

For over a decade, Vanessa has collaborated across sectors including government, finance, tech, healthcare, education, advertising, and non-profits, designing experiences that turn complex challenges into real-world impact.