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ABOUT RAE
Rae Dominique is an experienced design strategist and innovation consultant with a track record of collaborating with some of the biggest organisations in the world. He has worked at some of the world's most prestigious agencies including ?What If! Innovation, Seymourpowell, Board of Innovation and Accenture.
Rae has proven himself a results-driven, innovator that prides himself on delivering lasting impact. His professional interests include tackling human problems with creative solutions, idea generation, entrepreneurship and connecting with people at all levels with authenticity. His undeniable penchant for research and learning, enables him to get to the biggest actionable insights- the key springboards for groundbreaking innovation.
Rae Dominique has led teams through challenging briefs and was pivotal in building innovation offices in a previous role- so he understands the commercial implications of innovation as well as the creative side.
SERVICES
Foresight & Trend Research
- Identifying market trends and future opportunities
- Social listening to understand what's being said about a topic on social media
- Start-up disruption scanning and competitor analysis to get an idea of where new businesses are investing time and money
Consumer Insight Gathering
- Designing insight gathering activities to fit different audeinces and budgets
- Conducting user research and analysing data to uncover actionable insight, be that strong human problems, user needs and behaviours, DIY solutions and new ideas
Strategic Planning
- Crafting comprehensive design and innovation strategies aligned with business goals
- Identifying key areas for innovation within the organisation
- Advising on product positioning and differentiation
Workshop Facilitation and Training
- Facilitating brainstorming sessions and workshops using various creative ideation activities such as Breaking the Rules, where attendees consider all the rules of the category in question and then ideates against those rules being broken e.g. what if airplane seats didn't have to be on inside the plane?
- Employing music-induced creativity enhancement techniques to manage brain states and get the most out of workshops
- Leading design thinking and innovation workshops to build innovation capabilities within organisations
Ideation and Concept Development
- Facilitating brainstorming and ideation sessions
- Generating innovative concepts and solutions
- Creating design briefs and concept presentations
Product and Service Development
- Inventing digital and physical products using an Asset-Out approach
- Assisting in the improvement and refinement of products or services
- Collaborating with development teams to bring designs to life
Service Design
- Mapping out service blueprints and customer journeys
- Designing end-to-end service experiences
- Improving service delivery and customer satisfaction
User Experience (UX) Design
- Designing user flows, wireframes, and prototypes
- Conducting usability testing and refining designs based on feedback
- Ensuring a seamless and intuitive user experience
Change Management and Cultural Transformation
- Supporting organisational change initiatives to foster a culture of innovation
- Providing training and development programs to build innovation capabilities
Incubation and Experimentation
- Developing foam models and prototypes for concept validation testing
- Iterating on product proposition based on testing and feedback
Process Improvement and Optimisation
- Identifying inefficiencies in current processes and suggesting improvements
- Implementing lean and agile methodologies to enhance productivity
Business Model Innovation
- Exploring new business models and revenue streams
- Helping organisations pivot or adapt their business models to changing markets
Partnerships and Ecosystem Development
- Identifying and developing strategic partnerships and collaborations
- Building innovation ecosystems to support long-term growth
Technology Scouting and Integration
- Identifying and evaluating new technologies that could benefit the organisation
- Advising on the integration of new technologies into existing systems
Stakeholder Engagement and Storytelling
- Communicating recommended strategies and decisions to stakeholders
- Building consensus and aligning teams around design goals
- Creating compelling presentations and reports that get buy-in
