Grounded Climate
Solutions Summit

Role
Senior UX Strategist
Client
Grounded
Agency
Pocket Made
Technology
Figma, Photoshop, WordPress
Webinar Registrations +300% Registrations increased in the first quarter after launch, driven by a platform designed to activate users rather than simply inform them.
Content Engagement 10× Content engagement improved compared to Grounded's previous platform, as a direct result of an editorial architecture focused on depth rather than pageviews.
Community Recognition Industry Environmental communities recognized the platform for its design clarity and emotional tone, which was the primary objective measured qualitatively.
My Contribution

I led UX strategy and visual design, shaping a behavioral design approach that shifted the emotional register from overwhelm to agency. I also built a modular CMS architecture that enabled the Grounded team to operate and scale the platform independently after launch.

Overview

The Challenge

Prioritize storytelling that highlights solutions rather than focusing on the crisis. Develop infrastructure to support live webinars, online discussions, and recurring summit events. Provide a flexible CMS architecture to enable the Grounded team to independently expand the platform after launch.

Design & Experience Strategy

Visual Language

This visual identity was developed for an environmental awareness campaign, prioritizing emotional impact before delivering information. Each image, from polar bears to ancient forests, was chosen to convey endurance and renewal instead of crisis. The color palette features icy neutrals, misty greens, and calm blues, reflecting the Earth's most fragile ecosystems and emphasizing their value. Minimalist, open sans-serif typography ensures clarity and allows the photography to stand out. Transparent layers, parallax fades, and slow scroll animations add depth and stillness, encouraging thoughtful reflection.

UX System

Outcome

The site became the central hub for Grounded's climate education and activation efforts. It grew beyond its original brief because the architecture was designed for scalability.

Reflection

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