Hannah Chung

As a design leader and entrepreneur, Hannah Chung centers people’s emotions and experiences at the heart of design, strategy and storytelling. Chung co-founded two award-winning organizations: Sproutel, a patient-centered research and development studio, and Design for America, a national organization for student innovators in social impact. During her tenure at Sproutel, she designed interactive companions for children with various health conditions: Jerry the Bear, My Special Aflac Duck and Purrble. Her work has won numerous awards, such as a National Design Award, Cannes Silver Lion, CES Best of Innovation, Time Best Inventions and SXSW Interactive Innovation Award.

Chung has been recognized by various organizations, including being named as one of the “Top 15 Women to Watch in Tech” by Inc Magazine in 2012 and being one of 50 makers honored by the White House in 2014. She has also spoken at numerous conferences, such as Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Summit, IDSA, Creative Mornings, TEDx and SXSW.

In addition to teaching at RISD and advising companies, Chung writes and illustrates children’s books.