Neurodivergent Professionals
in the Workplace
An Interaction Design Bachelor’s Thesis Project
Investigating the challenges that neurodivergent professionals face when navigating workplace environments & coping strategies
let’S share stories!
Hi! 👋 My name is Alexa.
As a recently diagnosed neurodivergent woman, this project is deeply personal to me. My goal is to create a meaningful project that brings valuable insights to the neurodivergent community and helps build a more inclusive and accessible future 🌍.
✨ Understanding leads to change. The more we share our experiences, the closer we get to workplaces that truly support neurodivergent professionals.
💡 If this resonates with you, I’d love to hear your experiences. Your voice can help shape real change.
tHE VISION
🏢 Workplaces come with expectations—structured schedules, productivity standards, and specific ways of working. But how do neurodivergent professionals experience these systems?
💡 What challenges do they face?
⏳ How do they manage time, workload, and workplace expectations?
🛠 What strategies help them navigate their professional lives?
👂 This project is about listening and learning—exploring real experiences to uncover the key challenges neurodivergent professionals encounter and identify opportunities for better support. 🚀
WHY THIS MATTERS
📚 Research on Neurodiversity in the workplace is still limited—more voices need to be heard. 🗣️
🏢 Workplaces were not originally designed with neurodivergent professionals in mind—yet many developed their own tools and strategies to navigate these environments. ⚙️🧰
🔍 By exploring the challenges, coping mechanisms, and systems neurodiverse individuals have created for themselves, we can identify valuable insights that may benefit the wider Neurodiverse community. ✨
tHE GOAL
This project aims to listen, learn, and uncover design opportunities that support neurodivergent professionals in the workplace.
By gathering real experiences, we can identify common challenges, explore coping strategies, and highlight gaps in existing systems—laying the groundwork for the next steps in the design process.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
📢 Share Your Experience – I’m looking for neurodivergent professionals to participate in interviews and share insights on their work experiences.
🔎 Spread the Word – Know someone who might be interested? Share this project with neurodivergent colleagues, friends, or communities.
📩 Get Involved – If you'd like to participate or learn more, reach out through the contact form below!
Let’s Talk.
Fill out this form if you’re interested in participating or learning more about the project.
WHAT TO EXPECT AS A PARTICIPANT
I designed the User Participation Journey to create a clear and structured process—from research 🔍 to testing 🛠️—so that your input can have the greatest impact.
My goal is to make participation as transparent, predictable, and straightforward as possible, so you’ll always know what to expect and what your role will be at each stage.
This is a general overview, and more details will follow as the project evolves. Your involvement is truly valuable, and I’m aiming to make this process as easy and enjoyable for you as possible. ✨
🔒 Privacy & Anonymity
Anonymity guaranteed – No names or personally identifying details will be shared.
What may be included: General demographics such as age, profession, and country.
Data use: Your insights will be used solely for this research project and presented anonymously in the final thesis.
No pressure: You can withdraw at any time, no questions asked.