Chuli Duan
About Chuli Duan
Chuli Duan is a Design Researcher currently working at IDEO in Shanghai. With a background in international relations and corporate strategy, Duan has held various roles in sustainability communications and research across multiple organizations.
Current Position at IDEO
Chuli Duan has been working at IDEO as a Design Researcher since 2018. In this role, Duan focuses on integrating design thinking into research processes to enhance user experience and drive innovation. The position is based in Shanghai, where Duan contributes to various projects that require a deep understanding of user needs and behaviors.
Previous Experience in Corporate Strategy
Prior to joining IDEO, Chuli Duan served as the Manager of Corporate Strategy at Collective Responsibility from 2015 to 2017 in Shanghai, China. In this capacity, Duan was responsible for developing strategic initiatives and managing projects that aligned with the company's sustainability goals. This role built on Duan's expertise in corporate strategy and sustainability communications.
Educational Background
Chuli Duan holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English from Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, where studies spanned from 2008 to 2012. Duan furthered education at The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), earning a Master of Arts (M.A.) in International Relations and International Economics from 2012 to 2014.
Internship and Early Career Experience
Chuli Duan's early career includes various internships and positions that contributed to professional development. In 2011, Duan worked as an Intern Analyst at Zurich Insurance Company Ltd in Hong Kong. Following this, Duan held a Research Fellow position at Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH in 2013, focusing on renewable energy and climate change in Beijing. Additionally, Duan interned at The International Fund for China's Environment in 2013 and served as a Research Assistant at the World Resources Institute in 2014.
Freelance Work in Sustainability Communications
In 2017, Chuli Duan worked as a Freelance Strategist in Sustainability Communications at MSLGROUP China for a brief period of two months in Shanghai. This role involved developing communication strategies that promoted sustainability initiatives, showcasing Duan's commitment to environmental issues and strategic communication.