summer chaves . . . !

about me

manifesto

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summer chaves . . . !

about me

manifesto

resume

welcome ~~
i'm summer chaves,

welcome ~~
i'm summer chaves,

welcome ~~
i'm summer chaves,

i design emotionally intelligent systems at the intersection of aesthetics and human behavior.

i design emotionally intelligent systems at the intersection of aesthetics and human behavior.

i design emotionally intelligent systems at the intersection of aesthetics and human behavior.

trained in neuroscience, i apply behavioral insight to system-level design - with a focus on clarity, dignity, and trust inside complex environments.

trained in neuroscience, i apply behavioral insight to system-level design - with a focus on clarity, dignity, and trust inside complex environments.

trained in neuroscience, i apply behavioral insight to system-level design - with a focus on clarity, dignity, and trust inside complex environments.

i’m especially drawn to work shaped by health, sustainability, and public systems.

explore featured work below ~~

research-led design for systems that shape how people think, feel, and decide. organized by theme.

designing for care & dignity:

where trust, identity, and emotional safety matter.

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healing patient & planet (hp&p)

#master's-thesis

a systems-level redesign of hospital food infrastructure, balancing patient dignity, staff workflows, sustainability, and policy constraints.

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healing patient & planet (hp&p)

#MSthesis

a systems-level redesign of hospital food infrastructure, balancing patient dignity, staff workflows, sustainability, and policy constraints.

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joystick

#UX-design

designing a psychologically safe, inclusive discovery experience for marginalized players navigating toxic digital spaces.

designing for behavior change:

how systems shape everyday decisions - and how design can support healthier, more sustainable choices.

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sustainabite

#sustainability-design

designing food-waste reduction through behavioral nudges, habit formation, and shame-free sustainability.

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sustainabite

#sustainability

designing food-waste reduction through behavioral nudges, habit formation, and shame-free sustainability.

designing within public systems:

power structures - information access, policy, visibility, and trust.

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designing for AI visability (Tech for Campaigns)

#design-strategy

exploring how algorithmic systems shape democratic participation, access to information, and public trust.

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designing for AI visability (Tech for Campaigns)

#strategy

exploring how algorithmic systems shape democratic participation, access to information, and public trust.

don't be a stranger . . . !

@ 2025 by summer chaves

don't be a stranger . . . !

@ 2025 by summer chaves

don't be a stranger . . . !

@ 2025 by summer chaves