Garrison Finley

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Garrison is a Chicago-based design researcher, who enjoys applying mixed methodologies to drive human-centered decision-making. He transmutes his passion for game design, virtual and augmented reality, and architecture to explore the intersections and impacts of both physical and digital environments. Through his work, Garrison is empowered to create a practical and elegant future for all, seeking to elevate critical innovation, centered in tangible needs and sustainable growth.

Prior to joining Peer Insight, Garrison gained experience meeting the unique, cross-functional demands of diverse problem spaces at NASA JPL, Informa, Oregon State, and Capital One.

Garrison holds his B.S. in Informatics with a specialization in Human-Computer Interaction from the University of California Irvine. Out of work, you can find him looking at Google Maps, making games, or crafting up big ideas.

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What Inspires Me

Feeling like I can make a difference in my community, designing things and crafting fun experiences. Making coffee, trying new restaurants, and planning vacations.

A Favorite Moment at Peer Insight

It’s hard to pick. I think the moment I really felt like I found my place was when we all met at a restaurant following my first client workshop in D.C. It was late, and I was exhausted, but seeing everyone sitting together and cracking jokes over a shared meal told me this firm was something exceptional. That being said, I don’t think I’ll ever top running a study on a naval base.

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