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Overlappers are a pretty optimistic crew. Our team of interdisciplinary practitioners span a variety of professional backgrounds—it's part of the magic and helps us see solutions and make connections.
Overlap started as 3 partners and has grown to studios in 2 countries and a growing, interdisciplinary team.
Our executive team has always modelled gender parity, starting with our co-ceos.
Our hopeful promise and consistent delivery has created a brand we're proud of.
Fred Wagner
(Former) Executive Director
Canadian Mental Health Association
Waterloo Wellington
Overlap’s design thinking approach has had a profound effect on our understanding of those we serve and on our organizational culture. Design thinking, as practiced by Overlap, places the highest value on the needs and insights of the end user.
This uncompromising focus on the person receiving service fuels the passion that staff and decision makers have for making a difference in the lives of people.
David Morley
CEO
UNICEF Canada
Over the past 5 years, Overlap has introduced us to a new way of thinking about the problem-solving process; taught us highly effective practical tools; and has energized our team by the incredible impact of working this way. Staff are aligned and working collaboratively to execute on our long term goals.
Michelle Schurter
Founder
Millennial Strategist
Yesterday I joined Overlap’s HCD One Day Training – WOW!! Rachel, was incredible at keep the energy and interest of the group up the entire day! Somehow she not only gave us oodles of incredible tools and learning, but she also stitched us together in a way that some of us left giving hugs instead of handshakes!
I can’t wait to devour the delicious materials I experienced yesterday. I read once that incredible training leaves you wanting to get out there and apply what you learned. I was so torn at lunch as I wanted to run and apply so many things, and yet also obviously wanted to stay and learn more.
Thank you again, Rachel, and I’m still walking around saying….WOW!
Participant Organization
Project: Aging by Design
Health Foundation of Central and Western New York
Human-centred design brings the client around to our side of the table, and we sit side by side, working to solve the problem that we’re both addressing.
Beth Borody
Director
New Gold
Right now we, like many other companies, have had to adapt to a work from home model. Our team has been busy with shifting priorities and trying to make the best of a difficult situation. Initially in the coming months we had planned to do a few workshops with Overlap that now would be impossible to do. Overlap immediately took action and offered to do our facilitations online in order for our teams to not fall behind on our priorities. After one session we were completely blown away by how productive and efficient we were. So much so that we immediately booked additional online sessions for the coming weeks. Although team members were a bit hesitant to try this new style, by the end of four hours we had complete buy in. We look forward to continuing to work with Overlap and continuing to see the incredible results their team is able to produce.
Stories matter. Stories change things. We've met incredible people over the years and find ourselves humbled by the hope and optimism people hold onto—even in challenging circumstances. More than ever we need stories that make us feel hope. These are stories that inspire us.
We’re a women-owned design firm that believes in the power of creativity, empathy and technology to unleash the potential in all of us to make the world better. Our CEO Lisa Grogan is an inspiring leader that speaks about co-gendered leadership, women in business, taking big risks and philanthropreneurship.
Overlap Associates is certified as a women-owned by WEConnect International. This Certification serves as a seal that assures large companies and potential buyers obtaining goods or services that a company meets the universal standards to be certified as a women-owned enterprise.
WEConnect International helps women-owned businesses succeed in global value chains. It identifies, educates and certifies women’s business enterprises that are at least 51% owned, managed, and controlled by one or more women, and then connects them with qualified member buyers.
WEConnect International members represent over U.S. $1 trillion in annual purchasing power and a commitment to supplier development and inclusive sourcing. The result is a network of corporate buyers working with women business owners based in over 120 countries that are learning, collaborating and winning new business.
Overlap is also a Proud Member of: Scotiabank Women’s Initiative, Women’s President’s Organization and a Founding member of Unicef Canada’s 25th Team.
Despite the current economic climate, we’re always interested in meeting designers, strategists, creatives and facilitators that believe better is possible.
You can get to better—and it starts with a conversation.