I fuse a diverse understanding of art and technology to share ideas which enable flow.

Forming maps for experiences in interfaces, workflows and environments, using standards with a focus on accessibility to help share perspectives and solve core issues.

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Belief

Information technology should be accessible, resilient, sustainable, scalable and above all designed for functional human experiences.

Highlights

A few highlights include designing a website with Google to make Video-First, crafting a platform for the 2018 World Cup on The Sun, putting the spin in SPUR, helping Ironman activate a Runaway Series, gaining global accolades for Brewtroleum, laying the foundations for NewsKit a product design toolkit.

Approach

I strive to work smart, collaborate well and have a strong standalone work ethic.

Enjoying a challenge, I delving into research, seeking out core issues and form viable, creative solutions. I have experience with stakeholders, investors and directors, I have worked with a range of methodologies including agile, lean and design thinking. Having served at start-ups, SME, agencies and enterprise business. I am an advocate for good design, good systems and above all unity.

Education
Bachelor of Art & Design
AUT
2009 - 2012
Auckland, NZ
Certificate in Art & Design Intermediate
AUT
2008
Auckland, NZ
Industry
Freelance Designer
MMMSchmutz
Circa 2012
NZ / Remote
Design Systems Lead
News Corp
2019
London, UK
Product Designer
Sun Savers
2019
London, UK
Experience Designer
New UK
2018
London, UK
UI/UX Designer
The Sun
2017
London, UK
Senior Designer
Communicator
2017
London, UK
Designer
Amplifier
2013 - 2017
Auckland, NZ
Designer
Icon Advertising
2012
Auckland, NZ
End-to-end Solutions

I use a range of skills services and tools to bring an idea to life. Most problems surface common patterns we can learn from to inform a unified strategy using shared standards which helps form viable value through iteration and process.

Professional Skills
  • Product Design
  • Experience Design
  • Interface Design
  • Systems Design
  • Art Direction
  • Chapter Lead
  • Research
  • Strategy
  • Prototyping
  • User Testing
Soft Skills
  • Adaptable
  • Driven
  • Confident
  • Proactive
  • Mindful
  • Passionate
  • Creative
  • Curious
  • Honest
  • Approachable
Tools

  • Design Thinking & Tokens

  • Adobe CC

  • Sketch / Framer X / Figma

  • Zeplin / Abstract

  • InVision / Overflow / Userzoom

  • CSS / HTML  ( Read | Write )

  • Lean / Agile / Scrum / Waterfall

  • Atomic Design Systems

  • WordPress / SilverStripe

  • Pencil and Notebook

Interests
  • Psychology
  • Progressive Web Apps
  • Geometric Unity
  • Micro Services
  • Philosophy
  • Web GL / AR / VR
  • Omni Channel Languages
  • Sustainable Living
  • Illustration / Animation
  • Surfing (waves / web)