8 years in Japan
I moved to Tokyo in 2003 to gain life experience and started out teaching English. Soon after, I ran my own design studio, Diagram Design for six years, working with clients in music, fashion, corporates, and education.
My first “real job”
After Tokyo, I wanted studio experience and daily collaboration. I returned to Australia and joined Trout Creative Thinking, a small studio in Collingwood.
Dipping my toes in the corporate pond
From Trout, I shifted to an in-house role at NAB, where I worked across web and motion design. I transitioned into UX/UI, combining my curiosity of human behaviour with design. After this I then worked at EnergyAustralia as UX creative lead.
Immersing myself in end to end, at scale
I joined the ACTU on a one year contract in 2019, focusing on two major projects from research and strategy through to UX and final design. This role allowed me to apply a broad range of skills across the full design process.
Right here, right now
Recently, I’ve focused on work with a positive impact. From workplace safety and workers’ rights at ACTU, saving lives at Australia Red Cross Lifeblood, to improving access to education at Federation University, I’ve helped organisations embrace user-first design to reach their goals.