Minette Mangahas is a Principal Experience Design Strategist at Thoughtworks Germany with over twenty years of experience in implementing and managing art, design, and product development across sectors including education, energy, automotive, sustainability, social enterprise, blockchain and IOT.

In addition to being an artist and storyteller, at Thoughtworks she is a part of the Customer Experience, Product and Design Service Line (CXPD), where she drives initiatives in Accessibility and Innovation through Inclusive Design.

She has over 20 years of experience in the fields of design, art, education, and technology. Her qualitative and quantitative product research methodologies are grounded by degrees in anthropology and political science from Duke University and a masters in interactive technology from New York University. Always with an eye to both business and human value, she drives projects towards fulfilling their potential by bringing out the best in teams—resulting in elevated design, technical innovation, and outstanding service and product experiences.