Mary Kahle

Social impact strategy, foresight, & creative service consulting

I am a multidisciplinary creative, working at the intersections of research, speculative futures, art, design innovation, and business strategy.  

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2021-2023 

Makerspace Communities and Ecosystem Strategy:
Co-Creating Social and Operational Infrastructure


Design Research MS Thesis, Drexel University

How might we more intentionally grow the maker movement, rooted in equitable practices that address systemic educational, economic, and environmental issues?

Data Visualization / Design Research / Co-Design / Ecosystem Strategy / Interdisciplinary Collaboration / Makerspaces / Rapid Prototyping / Social Impact

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2022-2023 

The Access, Visibility, and Engagement (AVE) Framework: Recommendations for Supporting the Food Insecure University Student Population

Creative Interdisciplinary Research in Graduate Education (CIRGE),
The Social Impact Innovation Hub, Baida Institute, Drexel University

How might we equip decision makers with an equity-centered framework to collaboratively improve programs for university student food insecurity?
Data Visualization / Design Research / Co-Design / Food Insecurity / Group Dynamics /  Interdisciplinary Collaboration / Rapid Prototyping / Social Impact

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2023

Maketools Design Sprint // Workshop


Led by Dr. Elizabeth Sanders, Rankin Scholars in Residence at Drexel University, 2023

How might we create a better patient experience related to their data?

Design Research / Co-Design / Healthcare /  Rapid Prototyping / Workshop

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2022

Data Storytelling:

- Organism and Territory —Apples and Pennsylvania

- STEAM Education — Opportunities for Growth


Data Visualization / Design Research /  Education / Historical Analysis

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Source: PA FDC, Center for Functional Fabrics
2020-2022

PPE: Human Factors & Product Development:


- Aerosol Bio-Containment Device (ABCD) for Covid-19 Patients

- Antimicrobial Yarn Knit Mask and Filter Housing Testing & Design


Healthcare / Human Factors / Product Design / Rapid Prototyping

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2021

Bio-Composite Garden



Technologies of Making, Drexel University


Advanced Manufacturing / Bio-Materials / Design Research / Co-Design / Rapid Prototyping / Social Impact

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2014-2021

KAHLE STUDIO LLC



Brooklyn, NY


Branding / Business Development / Creative Direction / Garment Engineering / Local Manufacturing / Product Design & Circularity / Market Research / Strategy

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