Introducing Joan

Hi! My name is Joan, I’m one of the new Social Design Interns at MFX Partners. I’m a student at the University of Waterloo studying Systems Design Engineering and Knowledge Integration. I love spaces without ceilings. I find duct work, plumbing and other building mechanicals fascinating. I also need to remind myself not to look directly into light fixtures.

I believe people can do incredible things. I never want to own a car. I think the Kitchener Waterloo Symphony is amazing. I’m currently reading: “Here Comes Everybody” by Clay Shirky; “Cradle to Cradle” by William McDonough and Michael Braungart; and a ridiculous number of historical romances. I’m also waiting for the release of “Conspiracy of Kings” by Megan Whalen Turner. I’m following the anime series “Nodame Cantabile” and “Full Metal Alchemist” and reading the manga “Skip Beat.” I collect library cards. When I have time I figure skate, paint, write short stories, and join community music groups.

I also write a lot of sentences that begin with the word “I”.