At L.E.T. Design Innovate, our research examines how design, reflection, and technology can help students better understand their interests, identities, and future possibilities. We focus on designing learning experiences that move beyond traditional career guidance models that emphasize choosing a career too early. Instead, our work explores how students can develop career identity through exploration, reflection, and creative expression.

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Our research centers on several key areas:

Career Identity Development
Understanding how students make meaning of their interests, experiences, and aspirations as they imagine their future.

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Design-Driven Learning
Using participatory design activities that allow students to create artifacts—such as digital portfolios, stories, or projects—that reflect their evolving career interests.

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Reflective Learning Practices
Incorporating journaling, dialogue, and iterative exploration to help students connect experiences to personal growth and future direction.

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Equitable Career Exposure
Expanding access to underrepresented career pathways by providing students with diverse narratives, culturally relevant examples, and opportunities to explore industries they may not otherwise encounter.

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Through this work, we aim to design systems that support students in navigating career exploration as an evolving journey rather than a single decision point.

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