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HELLO!

I am

A Designer, Creator and DJ

 

As far as I can remember I have always been creative. I  am consistently trying to figure things out, so I can create myself. It is my core drive in whatever I do. I thrive being of service to others as it constantly pushes me to learn, discover, engage, adapt and grow.

This nature has allowed me to be open-minded, easy-going, empathic, quirky, and sociable (especially when it comes to Sci-fi & Adventure films).  

I also mix it up with my passion for DJ'ing [insert Daft Punk] and creating music in my spare time. I believe this helps emphasise my creativity and is a great outlet to express myself.

I bring this to the table in any relationship I establish around me. I have worked with some great clients and colleagues in my 14+ years as a designer. The combination of design and technology is the perfect blend of all the things I enjoy, and  I revel in opportunities where I can contribute with my skills, knowledge and energy.

 

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EDUCATION

My passion for design started with physical products, how we engage and interact with them, and how they aid in our everyday lives. As the world evolves with technology in almost every aspect of our lives, I also want to evolve my skills from physical products to digital products and services.

Billy Blue, College of Design

Graduate Certificate in UX and Web Development

(High Distinction Average) 2018-2019

University of Technology, Sydney

Bachelor of Design in Industrial Design (Second Class Honors)

(Distinction Average) 2001-2005

EXPERIENCE

Design in my belief, is a process of understanding, exploring  and revealing outcomes for the betterment of the user. Different fields of design has different challenges and thus I have grown to understand and deliver a variety of solutions.

Brian Cummins Group

Lead Designer

2016-Present

[Retail Store Design,

Customer Experience and Fit-Out]

Displayrite

Lead Designer

2014-Present / 2008-2011

[POS Displays]
Colab Design Group

Lead Designer

2013-2014

[Events/Exhibitions

and Brand Activations]

Moreton Hire

Senior Custom Stands Designer

2011 - 2013

[Custom Exhibitions]

I ENJOY ENGAGING, IDENTIFYING PATTERNS, OPPORTUNITIES AND CONVERGING WITH SOLUTIONS

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MY PROCESS

II like to use the LX Double Diamond process. I like this process because of the iterative journey to test theories and usability flows required to develop the most efficient MVP in each iteration.

DISCOVER

User Interviews

Affinity Mapping

DEFINE

User Journey Mapping

Current User Flows

User Personas

Job Stories

Priority Matrix

“How Might We” Questions

DEVELOP

Brainstorming Ideas

Wireframe Sketches

DELIVER

LF Prototypes

MF Prototypes

HF Mockups

Usability Testing

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"You don't hire for skills, you hire for attitude. You can always teach skills." - Simon Sinek

 I enjoy visualising solutions and seeing them in reality. To do so, I believe I am always willing to learn and practice my skills with the tools that allow them.  It means I can deliver with clear objectives and strategies required for achieving optimal standards of service.

  • - Project Management and Strategy
  • - UX research and conceptualisation
  • - Information architecture (IA)
  • - User Interface design (UI)
  • - Journey and Affinity Mapping
  • - Wireframing
  • - Prototyping
  • - Usability Testing
  • - User Interviews
  • - Presentations
  • - 3D Visualisations
  • - Project Documentation and Design

Want to know more? Download my CV  –  HERE