I am a design researcher, collaborative thinker and visual storyteller at heart with over 18 years of experience in leading design and innovation projects from discovery and ideation to real-world implementation and product delivery. My core expertise is uncovering deep user needs and articulating insights in emotional and visually compelling ways. I help clients develop new products, services and experiences that are grounded in real users everyday needs using a human-centred design thinking approach. I strive to research, empathize, envision, invent and create - blending methods grounded in design thinking and apply them throughout the design process to inform and inspire design opportunities with people at the centre. Through concepts, prototypes, products or workshops — I tackle complex challenges and contribute insights and strategic thinking to uncover opportunities to create meaningful products & services and collaboratively develop actionable strategies, mindsets and tools for innovation.I pride myself on my ability to connect with people, to train and mentor, offer guidance and support - to listen, observe and empathize. Qualities & Specialties:• 18+ years working in the design industry with agency environment experience.• Strong conceptual thinker and the ability to clearly communicate abstract creative concepts.• An insatiable desire to learn how everything works, achieve results and excel. • Excellent presentation skills and an interest in working with clients to apply creative solutions.• Leadership DNA and the desire to help mentor and train other designers.Skills:• Discovery & Ideation• User Interface Design• Prototyping• Visual Design• Asset Production (Slicing & Specifications)• Development Support (Testing & QA)• Interaction Design• User-centered Design• User Experience• Problem solving• Human-Computer Interaction
Listed skills include Interaction Design, Mobile Design, Visual Design, User Interface Design, and 36 others.