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Patima P. Pataramekin
MFA Design, UC Davis

Patima P. Pataramekin is a seasoned artist, UX researcher, and designer with over fifteen years of experience. She has led cross-disciplinary initiatives in strategy and user experience at global corporations such as Apple, Google, and Cisco Meraki. Patima possesses a deep expertise in human-centered design, systems thinking, and storytelling. Building on her background as an educator, she has collaborated on humanitarian and design initiatives with Syrian refugees and communities in Haiti. Her collaborative projects have garnered recognition in publications like Forbes, TechCrunch, and NPR. Currently, Patima’s research centers on sustainability, consumption, and value, exploring how discarded materials can be transformed into reconstructed forms and renewed narratives.

Website: www.heypatima.com

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