I’m Sarah Elix, a design researcher and strategist based in NYC. I am a diligent listener, a systems thinker, and a clarity curator. I am thoughtful in what I design and how I design.

In life and at work, I’m perpetually curious and an incessant learner of new ideas, skills, and hobbies.

I distill information and find stories within networks of unstructured feedback and data.
I make the narrative simple.
I think critically about whether my research and recommendations are relevant within the context of the big picture.
From the backend to the interface, I consider my work within the ecosystem.
I learn the language of stakeholders and teammates to ensure I am understood.
I take on the responsibility of acquiring new technical knowledge so I can bridge gaps and align teams.
I am thoughtful about what I design and how I design.
I am humble in my quest for new information and openness to being wrong.
I advocate for quieter voices and consider my impact in both output and process.
I am energized by my curious disposition and inquisitive spirit.
I venture into new ideas and topics with an open mind and a stubbornness to learn and share my new knowledge with others.

developed the foundational research for a bespoke market insights community platform.
coordinated and conducted generative research and prototype testing for a data extraction solution that saves professionals weeks of manual work.
created a product development process workflow for a startup to create better alignment and communication with designers, developers and cross-functional team members.
developed a six series educational program on applying design and UX principles to sharing market insights.
ran autonomous agile squads and as scrum master, leading sprint planning, and participating in product releases.

I have a master’s from NYU Tisch’s ITP (Interactive Telecommunications program). The program has often been called an arts school for engineers, and an engineering school for artists, but I consider it mostly as a place for learning how to learn. As part of a highly diverse and interdisciplinary cohort, I learned that almost anything was possible if you know how to try ideas out quickly, learn from others, and maintain a fun and curious outlook.
My undergraduate degrees are in Law and Arts, majoring in English. I read a lot of books and papers. While most of the case law has exited my brain, I maintain the ability to communicate information concisely and tell a story.