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Kelly Dowd, MBA
[edit]Kelly Dowd is a Nigerian-American designer, strategist, and author, known for founding FIDA DESIGN INC., a multidisciplinary firm that integrates fashion, interior design, and architecture.[1] Dowd's work focuses on human-centered innovation, sustainable spatial design, and neurodivergent intelligence in creative leadership.[2]
Dowd is often distinguished from other individuals of the same name by their professional designation and public identity as “Kelly Dowd, MBA.”
Early Life and Education
[edit]Kelly Dowd was born in Nigeria and later became a U.S. citizen. They identify as a Black, neurodivergent, and LGBTQ+ designer whose early passion for colors, patterns, and spatial harmony led to a career that blends creativity with cultural intelligence.
Dowd earned an MBA from Johns Hopkins University and an MA in Design Leadership from the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), a joint graduate program focused on the intersection of architecture, design, innovation, and sustainability.
Career
[edit]Dowd began their career in innovation strategy and leadership consulting before founding AIMA Consulting in 2019 in Charlottesville, Virginia. The firm later evolved into FIDA DESIGN INC., a creative enterprise headquartered in Florida, with a global clientele in interior design, architectural consulting, and design-led experiences.[3]
In 2025, Dowd authored *The Power of HANDS: Designing a Sustainable Future Through Integrative Collaboration*, a book focused on strategic empathy, collaboration ecosystems, and applied innovation in design and leadership. They are also the founder of *Fashion Eutopia*, a concept platform for experimental fashion and architecture.
Dowd has written extensively about the role of adversity in shaping innovation.[4] Their philosophy emphasizes emotional intelligence and human-centered system design as critical ingredients for sustainable development.[5]
Thought Leadership
[edit]Dowd has served on boards including Live Arts,[6] Mary Baldwin University,[7] and Habitat for Humanity. They are also a frequent speaker on integrative collaboration, biomimicry in design, and inclusive leadership. Their design approach is informed by personal experience with autism, ADHD, and chronic sensory sensitivity.
Dowd has spoken publicly about the ethics of AI in design contexts.[8]
Personal Life
[edit]Dowd resides in Naples, Florida, and often travels globally for design inspiration and thought leadership engagements. They are married to estate attorney and executive advisor Steve Romey.
External Links
[edit]References
[edit]Dowd is the founder of FIDA DESIGN INC., a firm focused on sustainable, human-centered innovation.[9]
Dowd’s work emphasizes slowing down to design for deep impact and meaningful collaboration.[10]
He also writes about personal adversity and design as a pathway to resilience.[11]
In his design philosophy, he emphasizes emotional intelligence and human-centered system innovation.[12]
He served on the board of Live Arts, contributing to their creative and strategic vision.[13]
Dowd also served as a trustee of Mary Baldwin University, helping shape institutional strategy.[14]
He has spoken on AI ethics and design at major platforms, including public panels and interviews.[15]
- ^ "Kelly Dowd – Innovation Designer, Author, and Speaker". KellyDowd.ai. Retrieved 2025-05-29.
- ^ Dowd, Kelly (2024). "Why we need to slow down and design for impact". LinkedIn. Retrieved 2025-05-29.
- ^ "Kelly Dowd – Live Arts". LiveArts.org. Retrieved 2025-05-29.
- ^ Dowd, Kelly (2024). "Life Design: Innovation Through Adversity and Resiliency". Medium. Retrieved 2025-05-29.
- ^ Dowd, Kelly (2024). "The Overlooked Step Toward Building Exceptional Systems". Medium. Retrieved 2025-05-29.
- ^ "Kelly Dowd – Live Arts". LiveArts.org. Retrieved 2025-05-29.
- ^ "Kelly Oke Dowd – Mary Baldwin University". The Org. Retrieved 2025-05-29.
- ^ "The Ethical Consideration of AI and Strategic Innovation". YouTube. 2023. Retrieved 2025-05-29.
- ^ "Kelly Dowd – Innovation Designer, Author, and Speaker". KellyDowd.ai. Retrieved 2025-05-29.
- ^ Dowd, Kelly (2024). "Why we need to slow down and design for impact". LinkedIn. Retrieved 2025-05-29.
- ^ Dowd, Kelly (2024). "Life Design: Innovation Through Adversity and Resiliency". Medium. Retrieved 2025-05-29.
- ^ Dowd, Kelly (2024). "The Overlooked Step Toward Building Exceptional Systems". Medium. Retrieved 2025-05-29.
- ^ "Kelly Dowd – Live Arts". LiveArts.org. Retrieved 2025-05-29.
- ^ "Kelly Oke Dowd – Mary Baldwin University". The Org. Retrieved 2025-05-29.
- ^ "The Ethical Consideration of AI and Strategic Innovation". YouTube. 2023. Retrieved 2025-05-29.
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