Part innovation lab. Part think tank. Through an action-oriented approach, we combine the science of quantitative data and measurable impact with the qualitative wisdom of the food community and lived experiences. We break down tough problems to find effective solutions through in-person engagements, social innovation, and digital interactions.
Ruminate quantifies an unwieldy food system issue with existing programs, literature, statistics, and empirical analysis.
We link up with subject matter experts to understand the minutiae of each issue via an interview with our labs team or engaging in a conversation at our summits or discussion series.
Whether we are conducting an in-depth interview or listening to community-led discussions, we grow our understanding of any issue by learning from others’ lived experience.
We break down the issue, discuss existing solutions, diagnose gaps, and put together the pieces to define what might solve our problem at hand.
Big problems aren’t solved in one conversation or round of interviews. As Ruminate uses this rhythm, we develop a deeper understanding and uncover more insightful solutions.
After condensing our newfound insights, Ruminate uses behaviorally informed design methods, both internally and within communities, to devise innovative solutions to complex issues.
Effectively changing behavior in the long-term is a complex and difficult process that requires a mix of academic rigor, community wisdom, and creativity. First, we assess the root of a problem, identify the needs of beneficiaries, and ideate initial solutions. From here, we narrow these solutions, target behavioral barriers, break them down and build robust solutions. We gather insights from diverse sources and condenses them into cost-effective solutions to complex issues. We pride ourselves on using the right tools for the job, and not ever pigeonholing processes.
We design and host sessions that help communities break down an issue, discuss existing solutions, diagnose gaps, and connect the pieces to define what might solve a given problem.
We’re experts in research design and user testing used to evaluate needs, understand motivations, and analyze impact using mixed-methodologies to help drive organizational change and advance programs. Evaluation occurs at all levels of a program or intervention. We tailor research design using non-experimental, quasi-experimental, or randomized evaluations.
We marry behavioral science and artistic design to create positive behavior change as we demystify complex food systems issues and increase ‘research numeracy’ through digestible, actionable, and engaging visualizations.
We work with communities of food leaders to develop products and services that support the growth of an environmentally sustainable, ethical, and equitable food system.
Effectively changing behavior in the long-term is a complex and difficult process
that requires a mix of academic rigor, community wisdom, and creativity.
First, we assess the root of a problem, identify the needs of beneficiaries,
and ideate initial solutions. From here, we narrow these solutions,
target behavioral barriers, break them down and build robust solutions.
We gather insights from diverse sources and condenses them into
cost-effective solutions to complex issues. We pride ourselves on using
the right tools for the job, and not ever pigeonholing processes.
We design and host sessions that help communities break down an issue,
discuss existing solutions, diagnose gaps, and connect the pieces
to define what might solve a given problem.
We’re experts in research design and user testing used to evaluate needs,
understand motivations, and analyze impact using mixed-methodologies
to help drive organizational change and advance programs.
Evaluation occurs at all levels of a program or intervention.
We tailor research design using non-experimental, quasi-experimental,
or randomized evaluations.
We marry behavioral science and artistic design to create positive
behavior change as we demystify complex food systems
issues and increase research numeracy through
digestible, actionable, and engaging visualizations.
We work with communities of food leaders to develop products
and services that support the growth of an environmentally sustainable,
ethical, and equitable food system.
