Gabrielle Mérite
Strategic design leadership for data-driven organizations
Gabrielle works as a fractional design executive for organizations with complex information needs, including research institutions, think tanks, technology companies, and mission-driven organizations.
Gabrielle is both a strategic thinker and a skilled practitioner. Unlike many executives who only direct from above, she brings a hands-on approach: diving into the details and working alongside teams while never losing sight of the bigger picture. This practical approach helps build systems that last and teams that grow stronger.
Gabrielle is also the founder of Figures & Figures, a data design studio for organizations seeking specialized project-based work.
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Areas
of Impact
Strategic Data Communication
Building frameworks that transform how organizations share complex information.
- Creating cohesive strategies that connect data visualization, charts and information-based designs to organizational goals
- Establishing principles that guide all information design
- Developing systems that bridge technical teams and decision-makers
Leadership during transitions
Guiding teams through pivotal moments in their data communication journey.
- Providing fractional leadership during rebrands, leadership changes, or new data initiatives
- Ensuring continuity and momentum while establishing foundations for long-term success
Data Experience Design
Creating information tools people actually use.
- Guiding the development of data portals, dashboards and visualizations that make complex information easy to understand and act on
- Supporting new data product launches from concept to implementation
- Helping teams evolve early-stage MVPs into mature, established products with clear design principles and improved user experiences
Knowledge &
Capability Building
Developing your team's ability to communicate with data effectively.
- Designing training programs, creating comprehensive documentation
- Establishing sustainable workflows, and mentoring team members to build lasting internal capabilities.
Selected
Past Clients
(case studies coming soon)
What
they Say
“Gabrielle always made sure to think about the longevity of the project, how it would live on past the time she was managing it—the mark of a leader who's thinking about scalable solutions.”
—Chelsea Lee, Creative Director, Creative Studio, Block, Inc.
“Gab is amazing!!! It’s that simple. And while I could say the same thing for about her work and her process, it’s important we not skip over the person she is. Brand assets, data viz, hotness, thoughtfulness, partnership, planning, and much more is what you’ll get from working with Gabrielle. Fuzzies, happy thoughts, a candid and engaged person and more is what you’ll get by being in her presence. Working with Gab is something that is a great experience for the person or team who gets to do it. I hope you’ll get to be one of the people who gets that experience.”
—Rai-mon Nemar Barnes, CEO at Consciously®
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