Building What You Believe In: A Nonlinear Journey in Design & Sustainability

Jessica Nersesian’s journey doesn’t follow a straight line; it is driven by curiosity, ethics, and a deep belief that design can change the world.

A lifelong reader and systems thinker, Jessica explored communication, ethics, sustainability, and design before co-founding a product design firm that now guides products from concept to manufacturing, recyclability, and end-of-life impact. Along the way, she has worked across continents, challenged industry norms, advocated for workers’ rights, and pushed sustainability into spaces where it’s rarely prioritized—like consumer electronics manufacturing. 

In this episode, Jessica shares:

• How curiosity and broad learning shaped her nonlinear career
• What sustainability really means inside global manufacturing
• Why ethics and workers’ dignity must be part of design
• The difference between talking about sustainability and designing for real impact
• Why the future depends on policy, innovation, and many small solutions—not one perfect fix

This conversation is for anyone who believes work should align with values—and that meaningful change often starts far from the spotlight.

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