Ilyssa Kyu

Ilyssa Kyu is a design researcher and strategist, with an education in industrial design.

She has worked as a UX designer and strategist at design agencies over the last 10 years, helping purpose driven organizations further their positive impact in the world. She is the Co-Editor of the book Campfire Stories (coming to stores Aug 2018) and is interested in working on projects that support and bring design-thinking to environmental conservation efforts.

Currently, she currently runs a program called Amble, which allows creative professionals to take short term sabbaticals in unique and beautiful places while supporting local nonprofits and conservancies.