Human-centred design for social impact.

Solving problems that matter.

Small Surfaces is a user experience design and strategy consultancy that helps organisations around the world affect meaningful change.

We are experts in conducting human-centred design in low-income countries. More than 100 projects in 20+ countries gives us the know-how needed to successfully lead and execute research, ideation, rapid prototyping and detailed design.

From financial inclusion to education to healthcare to community participation, we provide the global perspective and on-the-ground experience needed to deliver great design to those who can benefit from it most.

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Where we work.

Customer centric ≠ planet centric https://buff.ly/331JepK

Super excited to be heading to @ixdatoronto for World Interaction Design Day (#IxDD) on Sept 24 talking about Trust & Responsibility. Proceeds go to @itsbridgeschool! RSVP: https://ixdd.eventbrite.ca

Excited to be presenting at Interaction Design Day in Toronto in September, talking about design for social impact! https://buff.ly/2HlbM4t

Interesting review of factors that drive mobile phone ownership in Nigeria https://buff.ly/2YYdYJr

“Get rid of infinite scrolling and focus on creating intentional, not accidental, value” https://buff.ly/2k6D4Dc

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Human-centred design for social impact.

Solving problems that matter.

Where we work.

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