Hey, I’m
Amer
Social Designer
Focusing on
Sustainable Futures
I'm here to help individuals and organizations develop social impact ideas and scale solutions to climate change.
Hey, I’m
"Amer I'm Here"
Social Designer
illuminating
pathways to better futures
I’m glad you’re here too
I'm here to help individuals and organizations develop social impact ideas and scale solutions to climate change.
Look to me as…
A seasoned social impact educator ready to map ideas, develop concepts, and create clarity
A seasoned social impact educator ready to map ideas, develop concepts, and create clarity
An access point to hundreds of startups and relationships in the NYC social impact community
An access point to hundreds of startups and relationships in the NYC social impact community
An integration of spirit, sustainability, and strategy
An integration of spirit, sustainability, and strategy
In other words, a social change toolbox in your pocket. If you're nodding your head, well, good news… I'm here 🌎
In other words, a social change toolbox in
your pocket. If you're nodding your head, well, good news… I'm here 🌎
Select clients, projects, partnerships:
Select clients, projects, partnerships:
Select clients, projects, partnerships:
Vibe Gallery
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What is a Social Designer?
What is a Social Designer?
One who designs solutions to social problems using an integrated set of skills:
One who designs solutions to social problems using an integrated set of skills:
Design Research
Prototyping
Concept Development
Public Speaking
Communication Design
Climate Literacy
Mapping
Events & Experience Design
Partnership Facilitation
Sensemaking
Services
Experiences & activations
Concepting
Pop-Ups
Execution
Experiences & activations
Concepting
Pop-Ups
Execution
Foresight & climate education
Comms
Orientations
Microsites
Foresight & climate education
Comms
Orientations
Microsites
Ecosystem & partnership development
Mapping
Building Trust
Audience Access
Ecosystem & partnership development
Mapping
Building Trust
Audience Access
1:1 Concept Development
Active listening
Sensemaking
Prototyping
1:1 Concept Development
Active listening
Sensemaking
Prototyping
Youtube videos
Youtube videos
Youtube videos
The 2025 Marketplace of the Future Official After Movie
The 2024 Marketplace of the Future Official After Movie
Nightlife Climate Constellation Presentation at House of Yes 2026
Leave Looking Up Podcast Interview with Sheila Marie
My background
My background
My background
My perspective blends academia, sustainability, design, and nightlife. As a DJ, entrepreneur, and adjunct professor, I’ve found a very clear through-line: holding space and helping people go from A to B.
My perspective blends academia, sustainability, design, and nightlife. As a DJ, entrepreneur, and adjunct professor, I’ve found a very clear through-line: holding space and helping people go from A to B.
My perspective blends academia, sustainability, design, and nightlife. As a DJ, entrepreneur, and adjunct professor, I’ve found a very clear through-line: holding space and helping people go from A to B.
Partnering NYC Mayor's Office co-designing and illuminating pathways to decarbonizing nightclubs in Brooklyn.
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Adjunct Professor of Social Entrepreneurship, Strategic Design & Management, and Sustainable Business Models.
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Founding Partner of the New York Metro Impact Hub, a member of the global network of social impact coworking spaces.
Read More
Running 9x Marketplace of the Future events during Climate Week NYC - the largest climate week on Earth. Part of my design studio called Future Meets Present.
Read More
A masters in Design for Social Innovation from the School of Visual Arts.
Read More
Innovator in residence at the Centre for Social Innovation.
Read More
Account executive at Ogilvy in Saudi Arabia.
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DJing 5 nights a week for years between nightclubs, radio, bars, and international festivals.
Read More
Marketing executive for an amazing Dutch reusable water bottle company called Dopper.
Read More
Partnering NYC Mayor's Office co-designing and illuminating pathways to decarbonizing nightclubs in Brooklyn.
Read More
Adjunct Professor of Social Entrepreneurship, Strategic Design & Management, and Sustainable Business Models.
Read More
Founding Partner of the New York Metro Impact Hub, a member of the global network of social impact coworking spaces.
Read More
Running 9x Marketplace of the Future events during Climate Week NYC - the largest climate week on Earth. Part of my design studio called Future Meets Present.
Read More
A masters in Design for Social Innovation from the School of Visual Arts.
Read More
Innovator in residence at the Centre for Social Innovation.
Read More
Marketing executive for an amazing Dutch reusable water bottle company called Dopper.
Read More
Account executive at Ogilvy in Saudi Arabia.
Read More
DJing 5 nights a week for years between nightclubs, radio, bars, and international festivals.
Read More
What People Say
"Amer and his team have a vision that is ambitiously creative in a way that is continuously striking to me. They move toward that vision on the wave of sheer excitement that is palpable in every conversation you have with them."
Francesca Mirra
NYC Office of Nightlife
John Opperman
Executive Director, Earth Day Initiative
Will Belfiore
Beloved Marketplace Attendee
What People Say
"Amer and his team have a vision that is ambitiously creative in a way that is continuously striking to me. They move toward that vision on the wave of sheer excitement that is palpable in every conversation you have with them."
John Opperman
Executive Director, Earth Day Initiative
My promise
Regardless of what we work on, I promise you'll feel lighter, excited, and oriented. You'll see your own vision within the larger context of the sustainable future that's emerging before our very eyes.
Hey, I’m
Amer
Social Designer
Focusing on
Sustainable Futures
I'm here to help individuals and organizations develop social impact ideas and scale solutions to climate change.
Hey, I’m
"Amer I'm Here"
Social Designer
illuminating
pathways to better futures
I’m glad you’re here too
I'm here to help individuals and organizations develop social impact ideas and scale solutions to climate change.
Look to me as…
A seasoned social impact educator ready to map ideas, develop concepts, and create clarity
A seasoned social impact educator ready to map ideas, develop concepts, and create clarity
An access point to hundreds of startups and relationships in the NYC social impact community
An access point to hundreds of startups and relationships in the NYC social impact community
An integration of spirit, sustainability, and strategy
An integration of spirit, sustainability, and strategy
In other words, a social change toolbox in your pocket. If you're nodding your head, well, good news… I'm here 🌎
In other words, a social change toolbox in
your pocket. If you're nodding your head, well, good news… I'm here 🌎
Select clients, projects, partnerships:
Select clients, projects, partnerships:
Select clients, projects, partnerships:
Vibe Gallery
Vibe Gallery
What is a Social Designer?
What is a Social Designer?
One who designs solutions to social problems using an integrated set of skills:
One who designs solutions to social problems using an integrated set of skills:
Design Research
Prototyping
Concept Development
Public Speaking
Communication Design
Climate Literacy
Mapping
Events & Experience Design
Partnership Facilitation
Sensemaking
Services
Experiences & activations
Concepting
Pop-Ups
Execution
Experiences & activations
Concepting
Pop-Ups
Execution
Foresight & climate education
Comms
Orientations
Microsites
Foresight & climate education
Comms
Orientations
Microsites
Ecosystem & partnership development
Mapping
Building Trust
Audience Access
Ecosystem & partnership development
Mapping
Building Trust
Audience Access
1:1 Concept Development
Active listening
Sensemaking
Prototyping
1:1 Concept Development
Active listening
Sensemaking
Prototyping
Youtube videos
Youtube videos
Youtube videos
The 2025 Marketplace of the Future Official After Movie
The 2024 Marketplace of the Future Official After Movie
Nightlife Climate Constellation Presentation at House of Yes 2026
Leave Looking Up Podcast Interview with Sheila Marie
My background
My background
My background
My perspective blends academia, sustainability, design, and nightlife. As a DJ, entrepreneur, and adjunct professor, I’ve found a very clear through-line: holding space and helping people go from A to B.
My perspective blends academia, sustainability, design, and nightlife. As a DJ, entrepreneur, and adjunct professor, I’ve found a very clear through-line: holding space and helping people go from A to B.
My perspective blends academia, sustainability, design, and nightlife. As a DJ, entrepreneur, and adjunct professor, I’ve found a very clear through-line: holding space and helping people go from A to B.
Partnering NYC Mayor's Office co-designing and illuminating pathways to decarbonizing nightclubs in Brooklyn.
Read More
Adjunct Professor of Social Entrepreneurship, Strategic Design & Management, and Sustainable Business Models.
Read More
Founding Partner of the New York Metro Impact Hub, a member of the global network of social impact coworking spaces.
Read More
Running 9x Marketplace of the Future events during Climate Week NYC - the largest climate week on Earth. Part of my design studio called Future Meets Present.
Read More
A masters in Design for Social Innovation from the School of Visual Arts.
Read More
Innovator in residence at the Centre for Social Innovation.
Read More
Account executive at Ogilvy in Saudi Arabia.
Read More
DJing 5 nights a week for years between nightclubs, radio, bars, and international festivals.
Read More
Marketing executive for an amazing Dutch reusable water bottle company called Dopper.
Read More
Partnering NYC Mayor's Office co-designing and illuminating pathways to decarbonizing nightclubs in Brooklyn.
Read More
Adjunct Professor of Social Entrepreneurship, Strategic Design & Management, and Sustainable Business Models.
Read More
Founding Partner of the New York Metro Impact Hub, a member of the global network of social impact coworking spaces.
Read More
Running 9x Marketplace of the Future events during Climate Week NYC - the largest climate week on Earth. Part of my design studio called Future Meets Present.
Read More
A masters in Design for Social Innovation from the School of Visual Arts.
Read More
Innovator in residence at the Centre for Social Innovation.
Read More
Marketing executive for an amazing Dutch reusable water bottle company called Dopper.
Read More
Account executive at Ogilvy in Saudi Arabia.
Read More
DJing 5 nights a week for years between nightclubs, radio, bars, and international festivals.
Read More
What People Say
"Amer and his team have a vision that is ambitiously creative in a way that is continuously striking to me. They move toward that vision on the wave of sheer excitement that is palpable in every conversation you have with them."
Francesca Mirra
NYC Office of Nightlife
John Opperman
Executive Director, Earth Day Initiative
Will Belfiore
Beloved Marketplace Attendee
What People Say
"Amer and his team have a vision that is ambitiously creative in a way that is continuously striking to me. They move toward that vision on the wave of sheer excitement that is palpable in every conversation you have with them."
John Opperman
Executive Director, Earth Day Initiative
My promise
Regardless of what we work on, I promise you'll feel lighter, excited, and oriented. You'll see your own vision within the larger context of the sustainable future that's emerging before our very eyes.
Hey, I’m
Amer
Social Designer
Focusing on
Sustainable Futures
I'm here to help individuals and organizations develop social impact ideas and scale solutions to climate change.
Hey, I’m
"Amer I'm Here"
Social Designer
illuminating
pathways to better futures
I’m glad you’re here too
I'm here to help individuals and organizations develop social impact ideas and scale solutions to climate change.
Look to me as…
A seasoned social impact educator ready to map ideas, develop concepts, and create clarity
A seasoned social impact educator ready to map ideas, develop concepts, and create clarity
An access point to hundreds of startups and relationships in the NYC social impact community
An access point to hundreds of startups and relationships in the NYC social impact community
An integration of spirit, sustainability, and strategy
An integration of spirit, sustainability, and strategy
In other words, a social change toolbox in your pocket. If you're nodding your head, well, good news… I'm here 🌎
In other words, a social change toolbox in
your pocket. If you're nodding your head, well, good news… I'm here 🌎
Select clients, projects, partnerships:
Select clients, projects, partnerships:
Select clients, projects, partnerships:
Vibe Gallery
Vibe Gallery
What is a Social Designer?
What is a Social Designer?
One who designs solutions to social problems using an integrated set of skills:
One who designs solutions to social problems using an integrated set of skills:
Design Research
Prototyping
Concept Development
Public Speaking
Communication Design
Climate Literacy
Mapping
Events & Experience Design
Partnership Facilitation
Sensemaking
Services
Experiences & activations
Concepting
Pop-Ups
Execution
Experiences & activations
Concepting
Pop-Ups
Execution
Foresight & climate education
Comms
Orientations
Microsites
Foresight & climate education
Comms
Orientations
Microsites
Ecosystem & partnership development
Mapping
Building Trust
Audience Access
Ecosystem & partnership development
Mapping
Building Trust
Audience Access
1:1 Concept Development
Active listening
Sensemaking
Prototyping
1:1 Concept Development
Active listening
Sensemaking
Prototyping
Youtube videos
Youtube videos
Youtube videos
The 2025 Marketplace of the Future Official After Movie
The 2024 Marketplace of the Future Official After Movie
Nightlife Climate Constellation Presentation at House of Yes 2026
Leave Looking Up Podcast Interview with Sheila Marie
My background
My background
My background
My perspective blends academia, sustainability, design, and nightlife. As a DJ, entrepreneur, and adjunct professor, I’ve found a very clear through-line: holding space and helping people go from A to B.
My perspective blends academia, sustainability, design, and nightlife. As a DJ, entrepreneur, and adjunct professor, I’ve found a very clear through-line: holding space and helping people go from A to B.
My perspective blends academia, sustainability, design, and nightlife. As a DJ, entrepreneur, and adjunct professor, I’ve found a very clear through-line: holding space and helping people go from A to B.
Partnering NYC Mayor's Office co-designing and illuminating pathways to decarbonizing nightclubs in Brooklyn.
Read More
Adjunct Professor of Social Entrepreneurship, Strategic Design & Management, and Sustainable Business Models.
Read More
Founding Partner of the New York Metro Impact Hub, a member of the global network of social impact coworking spaces.
Read More
Running 9x Marketplace of the Future events during Climate Week NYC - the largest climate week on Earth. Part of my design studio called Future Meets Present.
Read More
A masters in Design for Social Innovation from the School of Visual Arts.
Read More
Innovator in residence at the Centre for Social Innovation.
Read More
Account executive at Ogilvy in Saudi Arabia.
Read More
DJing 5 nights a week for years between nightclubs, radio, bars, and international festivals.
Read More
Marketing executive for an amazing Dutch reusable water bottle company called Dopper.
Read More
Partnering NYC Mayor's Office co-designing and illuminating pathways to decarbonizing nightclubs in Brooklyn.
Read More
Adjunct Professor of Social Entrepreneurship, Strategic Design & Management, and Sustainable Business Models.
Read More
Founding Partner of the New York Metro Impact Hub, a member of the global network of social impact coworking spaces.
Read More
Running 9x Marketplace of the Future events during Climate Week NYC - the largest climate week on Earth. Part of my design studio called Future Meets Present.
Read More
A masters in Design for Social Innovation from the School of Visual Arts.
Read More
Innovator in residence at the Centre for Social Innovation.
Read More
Marketing executive for an amazing Dutch reusable water bottle company called Dopper.
Read More
Account executive at Ogilvy in Saudi Arabia.
Read More
DJing 5 nights a week for years between nightclubs, radio, bars, and international festivals.
Read More
What People Say
"Amer and his team have a vision that is ambitiously creative in a way that is continuously striking to me. They move toward that vision on the wave of sheer excitement that is palpable in every conversation you have with them."
Francesca Mirra
NYC Office of Nightlife
John Opperman
Executive Director, Earth Day Initiative
Will Belfiore
Beloved Marketplace Attendee
What People Say
"Amer and his team have a vision that is ambitiously creative in a way that is continuously striking to me. They move toward that vision on the wave of sheer excitement that is palpable in every conversation you have with them."
John Opperman
Executive Director, Earth Day Initiative
My promise
Regardless of what we work on, I promise you'll feel lighter, excited, and oriented. You'll see your own vision within the larger context of the sustainable future that's emerging before our very eyes.