Creating Safe Spaces for Learning
Projects that build community, foster curiosity, and create environments where people feel safe to explore and grow.
Wine With Pete
The learning problem: How do we create informal, community-based learning environments that invite reflection and dialogue?
The system: Salon-style gatherings around food, fire, and big questions. Events and content designed to help people slow down, reflect, and connect with what matters.
What I'm learning: How to design for engagement using story, ritual, and sensory cues—principles that translate directly to formal learning design.
Technology That Restores Agency
Digital experiences that help people feel more in control, aware, and capable of making meaningful choices.
PMBaseline
The learning problem: How do we help people build awareness of their internal state and develop reset routines when they're off track?
The system: A wellness app with daily check-ins, gamified streaks, reset sessions, and AI-generated insights that adapt to users' lives.
What I'm learning: Behavior change design, reflection mechanics, and how to use gamification to encourage learner consistency without overwhelming users.
Designing for Human Growth
Tools and platforms that support people in their personal and professional development journeys.
MentorHub
The learning problem: How do we scaffold mentorship and feedback to make mentoring more impactful and efficient?
The system: A dashboard for tracking goals, touchpoints, and student progress with analytics. Designed to streamline workflows while keeping each student's needs at the center.
What I'm learning: How to design systems that support relationship building, reduce administrative friction, and help mentors focus on meaningful coaching.
