Emma J. Baker
About Emma J. Baker
Emma J. Baker serves as the Communication Design Lead at the Systems Change Center of Excellence at IDEO, where she has worked since 2021. She has a diverse background in design, having held various roles at IDEO and other organizations, and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Rhode Island School of Design.
Current Role at Systems Change Center of Excellence
Emma J. Baker serves as the Communication Design Lead at the Systems Change Center of Excellence, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on developing communication strategies that support systemic change initiatives. Her work involves collaborating with diverse teams to create impactful design solutions that address complex challenges.
Previous Experience at IDEO
Emma J. Baker has extensive experience at IDEO, where she worked in various capacities. She was a Communication Designer from 2016 to 2019, progressing to Senior Communication Designer from 2019 to 2021. During her tenure, she contributed to numerous projects that emphasized innovative communication strategies. In 2021, she briefly served as Communication Design Lead for IDEO Consulting.
Experience at Maybe Ventures
Since 2021, Emma J. Baker has held the position of Partner, Design at Maybe Ventures. In this role, she leverages her design expertise to guide projects and initiatives that align with the firm's vision. Her contributions focus on enhancing design processes and fostering collaboration within the organization.
Educational Background
Emma J. Baker earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration with a concentration in Literary Arts & Studies from the Rhode Island School of Design, completing her studies from 2010 to 2014. She participated in the RISD European Honors Program in 2013, which provided her with an international perspective on design. Additionally, she attended Brown University in 2012, where she engaged in liberal arts classes for 11 months.
Early Career Experience
Emma J. Baker began her career with internships and entry-level positions in design. She worked as a Design Intern at MullenLowe U.S. for two months in 2014. Following that, she served as a Design Apprentice and Designer at Upstatement from 2014 to 2016, where she gained valuable experience in the design field.