Andrew Ball
About Andrew Ball
Andrew Ball is a Senior Human & Complex Systems Design Strategist at The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, where he collaborates on healthcare delivery challenges. He has extensive experience in design thinking and organizational change, having held various roles in academia and industry.
Current Role at IDEO
Andrew Ball serves as the IDEO U Teaching Lead and CoP Fellow, focusing on Design Thinking Foundations and Design Driven Transformation. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to the development of design thinking methodologies and educational frameworks that support innovation and transformation in various sectors.
Experience at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
Since 2020, Andrew Ball has worked as a Senior Human & Complex Systems Design Strategist at The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory. In this role, he collaborates with Dr. Montoya to tackle challenges in US healthcare delivery through organizational change and systems engineering, applying his expertise to improve complex systems.
Previous Experience in Design and Education
Prior to his current roles, Andrew Ball worked at the University of San Diego from 2018 to 2020, focusing on Design Thinking in Research and Content Development. He also held positions at Northwestern University from 2011 to 2014, where he engaged in Organizational Change Practicum, and at Cognitive DESIGN LAB from 2017 to 2020, where he served as Innovation Lead and Director of Human Design & Change.
Educational Background
Andrew Ball holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics, Business, and Management from Hope College. He also earned a Master of Science in Learning & Organizational Change from Northwestern University and a Credential in Adult & International Learning Methodology from the University of Cambridge.
Approach to Design and Systems Change
Andrew Ball applies a unique approach that integrates human perception and environmental factors to address complex challenges. He combines design thinking and organizational design to create sustainable solutions, focusing on synthesizing learning and design to develop organizational ecosystems supported by research. His work emphasizes co-creation with stakeholders to achieve measurable results in healthcare systems.