# Ivana D Monson

> Design Strategy and Storytelling

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/ivanadmonson

Ivana is a creative leader with over 11 years of experience in design strategy and storytelling. Currently, she's dedicated to the Exploratorium, where she collaborates with multi-disciplinary teams to create memorable, immersive exhibits that spark curiosity through inquiry-based learning. She's particularly passionate about the value of social learning and analog experiences in an increasingly online world.

With a master's degree in Service Design from the Royal College of Art, Ivana focused her thesis on cultural preservation through tourism, exploring themes of identity, ethics, economics, and matriarchy. Her prior experience includes leading design teams to deliver innovative solutions for multi-million dollar clients in retail, hospitality, sportswear, and coworking, as well as crafting bespoke environments for small and medium enterprises.

## Work Experience
### Manager, 3D Design @ Exploratorium
Jan 2025 – Present | San Francisco, CA
The Exploratorium invents, fabricates, and maintains groundbreaking, interactive exhibits that blend science, art, and learning globally. 

As a 3D Design Manager, Ivana serves as a visionary leader for the Exploratorium's design work. She is tasked with leading and guiding the 3D Design team; cultivating a cohesive, creative, and inclusive environment built for innovation. Ivana is focused on maximizing the team's inventiveness, technical skill, and productivity to create exhibit and exhibition designs that meet a high standard of quality and innovation.

### Senior 3D Designer @ Exploratorium
Jan 2024 – Jan 2025 | San Francisco, California, United States

### Design Director @ Displayit Inc.
Jan 2018 – Jan 2023 | Irvine, Ca

### Designer @ Displayit Inc.
Jan 2015 – Jan 2018 | Irvine Ca

### Product Designer @ The Academy
Jan 2011 – Jan 2015

### Design Intern @ Sunscope Manufacturing
Jan 2012 – Jan 2013


## Education
### Master's degree in Service Design
Royal College of Art

### Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design
California State University, Long Beach

### Berkeley High School


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/ivana-d-monson-88b17a26
- Portfolio: https://ivanathinks.com

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Last updated: 2026-04-13