We are working towards a better, just, and sustainable future that we design collaboratively.
Creative Insights Studio is a multidisciplinary consultancy studio that offers design-driven services for non-profits, the public sector, and purpose-driven organizations.
Grounded in human-centered design, social innovation, and co-creation principles, we help our partners address complex social, cultural, organizational, and environmental challenges. A creative team for creative projects, we bring diverse expertise and fresh perspectives to every challenge.
Meet the Team
We are a dynamic team of experts and consultants. We collaborate with subject-matter experts to respond to specific briefs and projects. Our experts come from international networks of creatives, makers, designers, evaluators, urban practitioners, researchers, artists, cultural managers, and project managers.
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Abbas Sbeity
CEO & LEAD CONSULTANT
Senior design strategist and facilitator with international experience across Europe, the MENA region, and the United States. Abbas supports public, civic, and private organisations in navigating complexity through design strategy, collaboration, and change processes. -

Cristina Fawaz López
SERVICE DESIGNER
An interdisciplinary designer and social innovation strategist working at the intersection of culture, co-creation, and systems change. She supports organisations in embedding participatory design and collaborative approaches to drive sustainable, community-rooted impact. -

Sebastian Redolfi
FACILITATOR
Facilitator and Lotscoach® with expertise in bridging communication gaps between technical specialists and business stakeholders. Drawing on experience as an R&D engineer, Agile Coach, and Product Development, he supports teams in navigating complexity through structured collaboration and processes. -

Lucrezia De Biase
RESEARCHER & CULTURAL MANAGER
A researcher and production manager with experience in arts management and project coordination. She works with cultural events and creative projects, analysing cultural practices, supporting planning, logistics, and delivery with a structured and detail-oriented approach. -

Hazni Demir
CULTURAL MANAGER
Cultural manager with extensive experience in creative production, event management, and community-based initiatives. He specialises in building cross-cultural collaborations through arts, culture, and participatory formats, working across local and international contexts. -

Affan Alam
CREATIVE STRATEGIST
A Creative Strategist working at the intersection of responsible innovation, sustainability, and cultural identity. With over 15 years of experience, he supports public and private organisations in translating complex challenges into clear narratives, strategic design decisions, and impactful user experiences.
Research Lab Residency Program
As part of our local engagement in Helsingborg and beyond, Creative Insights Studio offers a paid research residency for students or recent graduates at our Research Lab.
This four-month program allows residents to work on a focused research project while receiving mentorship and support from our team. Residents can also work on their own thesis project.
The program is designed to help participants gain professional experience in Sweden and build pathways to the job market, fostering personal and professional growth.

