About IAxD
IAxD is a freshly forming co-creation consultancy dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations to navigate complexity through thoughtful design and a Life-Work Innovation perspective. At the intersection of design methods, advanced technology, and interdisciplinary collaboration, IAxD embraces a slow design ethos—focusing on intentional, iterative processes that nurture conceptual possibilities into meaningful, tangible realities.
Founded by Monika Wittig, IAxD represents a growing vision of design that prioritizes exploration, human connection, and the pursuit of future-forward opportunities. With Monika’s leadership and dedication to fostering environments of creativity and inclusivity, IAxD stands as a dynamic, evolving initiative—with much more yet to come.
Monika Wittig is an interdisciplinary design leader with a unique ability to bridge the gap between academia and industry for innovation’s sake. With a background traversing design, 3D printing, human-centered design, architecture, digital fabrication, product development, biomedical engineering and graphics, Monika specializes in early-stage innovation, leveraging her technical production expertise and artistic vision to creatively co-develop possibilities in response to real-world challenges.
As an advocate for healthful human design practices, Monika combines aesthetic sensibilities with a commitment to wellbeing, crafting frameworks and environments that transcend basic needs. Her work reflects a deep understanding of the intricate relationship between design, health, and human experience, ensuring that each project resonates on a personal and community level.
Monika’s collaborative approach is at the core of her practice. She curates diverse teams of professionals, stakeholders and students, fostering an environment of creativity and diverse perspectives. By integrating emerging technologies and next-wave design methodologies, she empowers her teams to explore new possibilities and push the boundaries of traditional design.
In academia, Monika has contributed significantly to the field through teaching and research, inspiring the next generation of innovators, clinicians, and students in a range of fields of study to think creatively about our designed world. Her leadership in building a design innovation iniatiavtice on an academic medical campus from the ground up, launching an academic—industry pilot immersion program, directing workshops and courses emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and hands-on learning.
With a portfolio of successful projects across various sectors, Monika continues to shape the discourse on design and innovation, advocating for human-centered approaches that enhance community well-being. Her vision is not only to create beautiful spaces but also to foster connections that enrich lives and cultivate a sense of humankindness.
In embarking on her latest era, Monika seeks to emphasize the inherent worth of whole human selves showing up for innovation and the curation of innovation teams based on the understanding and respect for diverse perspectives. By utilizing analytical testing and studying team member profiles, she designs optimized team structures that leverage individual strengths and enhance collaborative synergy.
Monika believes that true innovation emerges when individuals bring their full selves—experiences, passions, and insights—into collaborative spaces. By nurturing an inclusive environment where every voice is valued and informed by carefully derived insights, she aims to foster authentic connections that drive meaningful change and inspire collective creativity in the pursuit of a more compassionate and healthful tomorrow.
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