Miguel Cervantes
About Miguel Cervantes
Miguel Cervantes is a Senior Design Researcher at IDEO, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in design research, having held positions at various organizations including The Sound, Insitum, and Conifer Research.
Current Role at IDEO
Miguel Cervantes serves as a Senior Design Researcher at IDEO, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he focuses on design research methodologies to inform and enhance product development processes. His work involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather insights and translate them into actionable design strategies. Based in Chicago, he contributes to IDEO's mission of creating positive impact through design.
Previous Experience at The Sound
Before joining IDEO, Cervantes worked at The Sound: Exploration Strategy Innovation as a Senior Research Manager from 2015 to 2018. During his three years in this role, he led research initiatives that informed strategic decisions for various projects. His work in Chicago involved synthesizing data and insights to guide innovation processes.
Experience at Insitum Strategy Innovation and Research
Cervantes was a Research Consultant at Insitum Strategy Innovation and Research from 2010 to 2013. Over the course of three years, he contributed to research projects that supported client strategies and innovation efforts. His role involved conducting qualitative and quantitative research to provide insights into consumer behavior and market trends.
Educational Background
Miguel Cervantes earned a Master’s degree in Design from the Institute of Design at the Illinois Institute of Technology, where he studied from 2007 to 2010. Prior to this, he completed a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology/Anthropology and French Area Studies at Carleton College from 1997 to 2001. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in design research.
Early Career and Internships
Cervantes began his career with an internship at McDonald's Corporation in 2008, where he gained initial exposure to corporate research environments. He also worked as a Co-Instructor at the Institute of Design in 2011 for four months, sharing his knowledge and experience with students in design methodologies. His early roles contributed to his development as a design researcher.