GK
ROWE

CHIEF EXPERIENCE OFFICER


For more than 15 years, GK has worked with numerous businesses and organizations to help them evolve through various phases of their business development.  As an experience-based designer and business design consultant, GK has successfully transitioned fortune 500 companies and organizations to meet identified objectives including capital campaigns, moving from decline to growth and reinventing their identity.  His design concepts and models incorporate neuroscience and the psychological behavior of people in relationship to business cultures, experiences and aesthetic environments.  

GK is the author of Stop Hammering a Bent Nail: A neuromarketing and experience-based marketing guidebook; and, author of Corporate Guide to Art Placement. He has also written research on Evidence-based Art for Healthcare that is cited by the US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health.

GK is a member of Society for Neuroscience, the founder and principal for Q7 Associates and is the current Chair of Herron School of Art and Design, IU Dean’s Advisory Board. He has also served the creative community in the following positions:

Indianapolis Museum of Art’s Contemporary Affiliate, Board of Directors: Past-President : : TEDx Steering Committee 2013: Member : : Herron School of Art and Design, Board of Directors:  Chairman : : Keep Indianapolis Beautiful:  Board of Directors: At-Large : : Stutz Business Center Association: Advisory Board Member : : National Arts Education Association: Member


  • Experience-based design focuses on creating products and services that prioritize user experience and emotional engagement. By understanding and addressing the needs, desires, and behaviors of users, this approach aims to craft memorable and meaningful interactions that enhance satisfaction and loyalty. It integrates elements of psychology, aesthetics, and functionality to ensure that every touchpoint leaves a lasting positive impression, ultimately driving brand success and customer retention.

  • A psychographic profile in marketing is a detailed analysis of a target audience based on their psychological characteristics, such as values, attitudes, interests, lifestyles, and personality traits. Unlike demographic data, which focuses on quantifiable factors like age and income, psychographic profiling delves into the motivations and behaviors that drive consumer decisions. By understanding these deeper insights, marketers can create more personalized and effective strategies, tailoring their messaging, products, and services to resonate more deeply with their audience and foster stronger brand loyalty.


  • Brand positioning helps businesses define and establish a unique place in the market by differentiating their brand from competitors through a thorough evaluation of the unique value and benefits they offer to customers. This process involves market research to gather insights and may also include guiding rebranding efforts or brand evolution to align with new business goals or market dynamics.

  • Consumer journey mapping is a strategic tool that visualizes the entire experience a customer has with a brand, from initial contact to post-purchase interactions. By detailing each touchpoint and identifying pain points and moments of delight, this process helps businesses understand customer behaviors, motivations, and needs. It enables organizations to optimize the customer journey, ensuring a seamless, engaging, and satisfying experience that drives loyalty and conversion.

  • Evidence-based art placement involves strategically selecting and displaying artworks in environments such as healthcare facilities, offices, and public spaces based on research-backed findings. The placement of art is intended to positively impact psychological and physiological well-being, enhance mood, reduce stress, and improve overall patient or visitor experience. Research considers factors like color, content, style, and placement location to maximize the beneficial effects of art on occupants of the space.

    Biophilic design is an approach to architecture and interior design that seeks to connect people more closely with nature. It incorporates natural elements, materials, and forms into built environments to create spaces that enhance well-being and productivity. Biophilic design aims to reduce stress, improve cognitive function, and foster a sense of connection to the natural world by integrating features such as natural light, greenery, views of nature, organic shapes, and natural materials like wood and stone.

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  • Transitional management for businesses involves guiding organizations through periods of significant change to ensure smooth and effective transitions. This structured approach helps businesses navigate change effectively, maintain stability, and achieve their growth objectives by addressing the inner psychological process that people experience during change. Successful transition management includes steps such as communicating with the organization about why the change is needed.

  • Customer experience management (CEM) involves strategizing and optimizing every interaction a customer has with a brand to ensure a seamless, enjoyable, and memorable journey. By analyzing customer feedback, behaviors, and touchpoints, CEM aims to understand and meet customer needs effectively. This approach focuses on enhancing satisfaction and loyalty, fostering deeper emotional connections, and driving long-term business growth by consistently delivering positive and impactful experiences across all channels.
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