Rod Acevedo

Rod is an award-winning strategist, product designer and creative thinker from Chile. He's dedicated much of his career to decolonising design practices, fostering inclusion and prioritising empathetic, human-centred thinking. Recently, Rod has tackled diverse challenges across healthcare, insurance and everyday services, focusing on unravelling complex design problems.

A member of the Rare with Google programme and a design mentor on ADPList, Rod nurtures emerging talent. His approach blends strategic insight with inclusive design principles. Rod's multicultural background enables him to bring fresh, innovative solutions to the table, driving positive change in the design world.