Whether speaking at academic institutions like Central Saint Martins or global events, we invite participants to see their work through the lens of living systems—and design for a regenerative future.

Guest Lectures & Speaking Engagements

  • Who It's For

    Design & Innovation Students
    Learners in fashion, product, architecture, UX, and interdisciplinary programs seeking to integrate ecological intelligence into their creative practice.

    Sustainability-Focused Educators & Institutions
    Universities and programs looking to expand curriculum with cutting-edge regenerative and systems-based content.

    Creative Directors & Design Teams
    Leaders and practitioners across fashion, architecture, and industrial design aiming to embed sustainability and biomimicry into strategy and process.

    Corporate Sustainability and R&D Teams
    Innovation departments exploring nature-based solutions, circular systems, and climate-aligned product development.

    Conference and Summit Organizers
    Events like the Global Fashion Summit or DesignTO seeking compelling, future-forward voices on regenerative thinking, systems change, and design leadership.

    Cultural Institutions & Museums
    Organizations curating programming around climate, ecology, and the role of creativity in building a regenerative future.

    Policymakers and NGOs in Climate & Materials Innovation
    Entities exploring how ecological design principles can inform just transitions, materials stewardship, and policy development.

  • Our Approach

    Are you curating conversations at the intersection of design, ecology, and innovation?

    Drawing from biomimicry, ecological intelligence, and real-world regenerative case studies, I help designers, leaders, and changemakers see the world—and their work—through a systems lens, inspiring actionable pathways to future-fit, regenerative impact.

    As a systems ecologist, educator, and regenerative design leader, I offer guest lectures and speaking engagements that bridge science, ecology, and innovation to inspire transformative change.

    With deep experience translating research and technology into actionable design strategies, I guide teams and audiences to integrate ecological literacy, systems thinking, and biomimicry into creative practice. My sessions are designed to spark co-creation, accelerate sustainable innovation, and reimagine design methodologies so that both people and the planet can thrive.

  • What You'll Gain

    Ecological Literacy for Innovation
    Gain a working understanding of nature’s principles to inform resilient, future-fit design.

    Systems Thinking Tools for Complex Problem-Solving
    Gain methods to map interconnections, identify leverage points, and design interventions that drive meaningful change.

    An Introduction to Biomimicry in Design
    Discover how nature’s strategies can inspire innovative, efficient, and self-sustaining design solutions, strategy, and process.

    Frameworks for Regenerative Practice
    Move beyond sustainability to explore design approaches that restore ecosystems, cultures, and economies.

    Real-World Regenerative Case Studies
    Discover how regenerative frameworks are already driving transformation across industries.

    Alignment with Emerging Industry Shifts
    Stay ahead of the curve by integrating nature-based design approaches into R&D, education, and leadership.

    Inspiration to Lead Change
    Walk away energized with new narratives, language, and insights to shape a regenerative future.

Jessica Riquetti

“My passion lies in exploring the beauty and insight at the intersection of biology and design.”

Jessica is a regenerative designer, ecologist, and educator with a global perspective and a passion for transformation. As a UC Berkeley PhD candidate in Plant Ecology to leading design innovation at global brands like Mountain Hardwear and Lululemon, her path bridges science, creativity, and systems thinking.

With a background rooted in Scandinavia, North and South Americas, Jessica is skilled at facilitating meaningful collaboration across cultures, disciplines, and sectors. She is frequently invited to speak, teach, and lead workshops around the world, guiding people through the complex work of reimagining systems through the lens of nature.

Jessica has taught field ecology and guided undergraduate research at UC Berkeley, project centric Regenerative Design courses for Master's students at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, and facilitated outdoor education programs through immersive backpacking experiences. Whether in the classroom, studio, or wilderness, she brings a collaborative and experiential approach to learning—keeping teams engaged, focused, and open to discovery. Her facilitation style blends structure with creativity, supporting teams to explore new ideas while grounding their work in real-world context and purpose.

With deep experience in the performance apparel industry and a strong foundation in project management, Jessica is uniquely equipped to lead innovation design sprints that align business objectives with ecological intelligence. She draws on her hands-on knowledge of product development, material systems, and organizational dynamics to help teams uncover untapped potential, generate breakthrough ideas, and build regenerative strategies that are both visionary and actionable.

Her mission is to empower designers, leaders, and change agents with the frameworks and practices needed to navigate complexity, design regeneratively, and catalyze impactful change across institutions and communities.