Eric Richards

Eric Richards is an experienced design researcher and specialist in research operations, currently serving at Coforma since September 2023. As a co-founder and board member of Atutu, a nonprofit focused on solar energy solutions for rural, off-grid communities, Eric supports business development and community-centered design initiatives. Significant past roles include design strategist at the UIC Institute for Healthcare Delivery Design, where insights informed a strategic roadmap for improving veterans' benefits access, and user researcher positions at Color and Skylight, where Eric contributed to enhancing healthcare and public service delivery. Eric holds a B.S. in Cognitive Science and a B.A. in Design for Social Innovation from UC San Diego, along with a degree in Engineering and Design for Sustainable Environments from the School for International Training.