The noodle team.

noodle research is the collective brainchild of Anna Lawton and Kevin Shane, two passionate researchers who first connected in India while working on an ambitious human-centered design project. Drawn together by their shared commitment to uncovering deep insights, they sought to create a research agency that would empower organizations to make informed, people-centered decisions. Less than a year after their initial meeting, serendipity brought them to Durham, NC, where they established noodle research.

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    Anna Lawton

    CO-FOUNDER & MANAGING PARTNER

    Anna is a business anthropologist, market researcher, and ethnographer with extensive experience investigating challenges and identifying opportunities in the corporate and non-profit sectors domestically and internationally.

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    Kevin Shane

    CO-FOUNDER & PARTNER

    Kevin’s background is a confluence of communications, marketing, and human-centered design. He has worked domestically and internationally to help clients translate insights into actionable solutions.