We are a people-centered design agency that partners with social impact organizations to build meaningful services for humans.
Trimtab creates solutions that make change in the world by listening, learning, designing and delivering.
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A trim tab is a small, moveable surface — a miniature rudder — on the edge of a larger rudder on a ship. A tiny amount of force to move the trim tab will move the larger rudder and turn the ship. Just like a trim tab on a ship, Trimtab uses our expertise to help make a big impact on your team's and organization's success.
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Everyone has knowledge. Everyone has a lever. We work in equal partnerships where everyone’s expertise is recognized and used to build solutions that work for all.
Technology is a tool, not a solution. We use it as an ally to address real human needs. Every service we shape is a mindful mix of analog and digital components.
Collaboration is the key to creating new ideas and building better approaches. We combine our expertise at the intersection of humans and technology with your mission, vision, and passion to create positive, measurable impact together.
Abbey is a human centered design researcher, conducting global and local research informing design decisions and strategy for organizations like Cisco Systems, Salesforce and Wikimedia Foundation. Abbey studied design research and strategy at the Institute of Design, IIT in Chicago, Illinois.
Cris is a user experience designer and researcher who has helped lead the launch of new products and services for dozens of organizations, including the City of Oakland, Google, Microsoft, Nokia and Virgin Galactic. Cris and his work have been featured in Fast Company, Ars Technica and Time magazine.
Ruben is a seasoned designer, leading teams to create products and services for organizations like Webex, Acano and d.light. He enjoys sharing his expertise with new designers and mentoring startup founders. For fun, he is learning Japanese woodworking.