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The psychology of gaps in design
The inspiration for this blog came during a lively conversation with fellow designers, as we explored new sources of inspiration. I found myself captivated by the concept of ‘intentional incompleteness’ and began to wonder how leaving things unfinished could transform both my practice and my research.

Rachel A.Wood
Dec 10, 20258 min read


The Hero, the Customer, and the Habit
Understanding the customer journey is paramount in service design. Just as Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey maps out a hero's transformation, customers undergo their own transformative journeys as they interact with products and services. This blog explores the fascinating parallels between the Hero’s Journey and Customer Journey frameworks, emphasizing how behavioural design can shape these experiences in a way that is both transformative and empowering.

Rachel A.Wood
Jun 1, 202510 min read


My inspiration: The day I met Elizabeth Loftus (International Women's Day 2025)
"Loftus unveils the minds shifting fragile art Where memories can change under whispered suggestion Eyewitness truths can fade like...

Rachel A.Wood
Mar 8, 20254 min read


Designing for Possibility and Growth
In my work as a designer, I use and talk about ‘the art of the possible’ (AoP) and the ‘Jobs-to-be-Done’ (JTBD) method very often.

Rachel A.Wood
Dec 10, 202410 min read


Decoding Design Psychology
A journey through the intersections of design and the mind by Rachel A.Wood

Rachel A.Wood
Aug 8, 20249 min read
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