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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Innovation and design consultant specialized in the design and delivery of ground-breaking products, environments, and brand experiences. Experienced in consumer electronics, homewares, giftware, fashion, packaging, events, exhibition, and retail design. Worked independently and collaborated with various corporations, design and brand firms.• Responsible for leading and coordinating brand, environment, and product development.• Developed strong viable design and brand strategies that… Show more Innovation and design consultant specialized in the design and delivery of ground-breaking products, environments, and brand experiences. Experienced in consumer electronics, homewares, giftware, fashion, packaging, events, exhibition, and retail design. Worked independently and collaborated with various corporations, design and brand firms.• Responsible for leading and coordinating brand, environment, and product development.• Developed strong viable design and brand strategies that articulated market insights, identified business opportunities, and defined key objectives.• Facilitated and managed the content of projects and executed all aspects of design and development. • Developed and visualized concepts using sketches, computer drawings, renderings, animations, and CAD.• Liaised with clients, managing their expectations.• Collaborated with and clients includied: Sony, Redscout, Frog Design, Cisco, and Landor. Show less

San Francisco Bay Area

Instrumental in growing Landor’s creative reputation ensuring design teams deliver powerful and memorable creative solutions. Lead design teams to deliver design strategy and solutions that support brand led business transformation for clients. • Leads and directs client projects including critiques, selection and refinement of final creative solution and introduction of different approaches to delivering design solutions.• Responsible for building internal partnerships and fostering a… Show more Instrumental in growing Landor’s creative reputation ensuring design teams deliver powerful and memorable creative solutions. Lead design teams to deliver design strategy and solutions that support brand led business transformation for clients. • Leads and directs client projects including critiques, selection and refinement of final creative solution and introduction of different approaches to delivering design solutions.• Responsible for building internal partnerships and fostering a creative community.• Leads strategic design sessions with senior client group, prepare design briefs and participate in analysis planning.• Participates and contributes in the development of creative business proposals • Responsible for defining and managing overall design development plans, workflow, deliverables, resources, budgets and schedules.• Recommends creative team make-up and identifies new talent for the agency.• Assigns creative lead and alternative Senior Creative Leadership where required for clients engagements.• SEGD Merit Award 2013. • Clients included: Advent, Accenture, Hewlett Packard, Sony, OtterBox, Coors, Cisco, ITG, FedEx, GE, and Taco Bell. Show less

San Francisco Bay Area

Innovation and design consultant specialized in the design and delivery of ground-breaking products, environments, and brand experiences. Experienced in consumer electronics, homewares, giftware, fashion, packaging, events, exhibition, and retail design. Worked independently and collaborated with various corporations, design and brand firms.• Responsible for leading and coordinating brand, environment, and product development.• Developed strong viable design and brand strategies that… Show more Innovation and design consultant specialized in the design and delivery of ground-breaking products, environments, and brand experiences. Experienced in consumer electronics, homewares, giftware, fashion, packaging, events, exhibition, and retail design. Worked independently and collaborated with various corporations, design and brand firms.• Responsible for leading and coordinating brand, environment, and product development.• Developed strong viable design and brand strategies that articulated market insights, identified business opportunities, and defined key objectives.• Facilitated and managed the content of projects and executed all aspects of design and development. • Developed and visualized concepts using sketches, computer drawings, renderings, animations, and CAD.• Liaised with clients, managing their expectations.• Collaborated with and clients includied: Sony, Redscout, Frog Design, Cisco, and Landor. Show less

Sydney, Australia

Work focused on creating a total experience for consumers as they engaged with a brand; spanning every aspect from communication to advertising, interaction, service, products, environments and all activities associated with a brand. Worked independently and collaborated with Sydney design and brand firms. • Responsible for leading and coordinating brand, retail, exhibition, and product development. • Developed product and service strategies that articulate market insights, identify… Show more Work focused on creating a total experience for consumers as they engaged with a brand; spanning every aspect from communication to advertising, interaction, service, products, environments and all activities associated with a brand. Worked independently and collaborated with Sydney design and brand firms. • Responsible for leading and coordinating brand, retail, exhibition, and product development. • Developed product and service strategies that articulate market insights, identify business opportunities, and defined brand and design development plans.• Conceived and developed $2.75 million marketing and brand plan for Vanuatu Tourism Office.• Responsible for leading and coordinating the design development for Sydney and Melbourne’s 2008 Vodafone brand space/pop-up stores.• Collaborated with Hassell Architecture and Imagination and defined the visitor experience and developed the exhibition design for Australia’s $42 million Shanghai World Expo 2010 Pavilion concept. • Collaborated with Play Communication and was responsible for the design and development of Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year award events. The themes ”Vision and Achievement” were brought to life through strong use of interactive installations, projections, and sophisticated soundscapes. • Finalist NSW Pitchfest, New South Wales, Australia 2008. Show less

Sydney, Australia

Personable College Instructor specializing in Industrial Design driven to inspire students to achieve personal and academic success.• Developed daily lesson plans, curriculum format, technology and academic skills, and classroom management techniques. • Evaluated students’ progress according to standards of competency pertaining to grading and design studies.• Cooperated with education staff regarding materials, and instructional strategies.• Communicated with students to… Show more Personable College Instructor specializing in Industrial Design driven to inspire students to achieve personal and academic success.• Developed daily lesson plans, curriculum format, technology and academic skills, and classroom management techniques. • Evaluated students’ progress according to standards of competency pertaining to grading and design studies.• Cooperated with education staff regarding materials, and instructional strategies.• Communicated with students to promote growth and success.• Implemented exciting educational lessons to promote career and internship opportunities.• Observed students’ qualifications, limitations, abilities, interests and performance.• Instructed students about lessons, through lectures, discussions and demonstrations.• Encouraged students to explore learning opportunities and to perform challenging tasks. Show less

Sydney, Australia

Personable College Instructor specializing in Industrial Design driven to inspire students to achieve personal and academic success.• Developed daily lesson plans, curriculum format, technology and academic skills, and classroom management techniques. • Evaluated students’ progress according to standards of competency pertaining to grading and design studies.• Cooperated with education staff regarding materials, and instructional strategies.• Communicated with students to… Show more Personable College Instructor specializing in Industrial Design driven to inspire students to achieve personal and academic success.• Developed daily lesson plans, curriculum format, technology and academic skills, and classroom management techniques. • Evaluated students’ progress according to standards of competency pertaining to grading and design studies.• Cooperated with education staff regarding materials, and instructional strategies.• Communicated with students to promote growth and success.• Implemented exciting educational lessons to promote career and internship opportunities.• Observed students’ qualifications, limitations, abilities, interests and performance.• Instructed students about lessons, through lectures, discussions and demonstrations.• Encouraged students to explore learning opportunities and to perform challenging tasks. Show less

Sydney, Australia

Directed and managed the creative team for branded products and environments. This included six graphic designers, an industrial designer, design studio coordinator, and art director.• Led the creation and development of Audi’s and Volkswagen’s Beijing Olympic Collections: two premium quality ranges of unique collectible items. The ranges consisted of driving accessories, sport and casual wear, and giftware.• Responsible for the creation of innovative retail concepts for Coca-Cola’s new… Show more Directed and managed the creative team for branded products and environments. This included six graphic designers, an industrial designer, design studio coordinator, and art director.• Led the creation and development of Audi’s and Volkswagen’s Beijing Olympic Collections: two premium quality ranges of unique collectible items. The ranges consisted of driving accessories, sport and casual wear, and giftware.• Responsible for the creation of innovative retail concepts for Coca-Cola’s new drink offering JianChi. Inspired by the campaign “Ancient Wisdom for Modern Nonsense” created an exciting “Feel Good” place mixing healthy drinks, with ancient wisdom, modern nonsense, product information, interactive media and relaxing service. Show less

Sydney, Australia

Responsible for facilitating and coordinating HWI homewares brand and new product initiatives. Primary focus and accountability was the consumer experience, products, packaging, brand identity, and POS. HWI consisted of eight brands of kitchen and homewares and offered over 1600 products. • Responsible for defining and managing overall product development plans, deliverables, resources, budgets and schedules.• Managed the day-to-day running of the HWI Design Studio. This included three… Show more Responsible for facilitating and coordinating HWI homewares brand and new product initiatives. Primary focus and accountability was the consumer experience, products, packaging, brand identity, and POS. HWI consisted of eight brands of kitchen and homewares and offered over 1600 products. • Responsible for defining and managing overall product development plans, deliverables, resources, budgets and schedules.• Managed the day-to-day running of the HWI Design Studio. This included three industrial designers, four graphic designers, design studio coordinator, and studio photographer.• Liaised with and traveled to factories in China to oversee cost saving product adjustments, product specifications, quality control and order fulfillment.• Brands included: Alex Liddy, Baccarat, Arcosteel, and HWI’s US offering Blinq. Show less

Sydney, Australia

Responsible for leading and coordinating design and brand projects and business development. Also, coordinating client meetings, creating and presenting KWA’s capabilities, developing preliminary and final fee proposals.• Defined effective, viable project strategies, developed overall project plans, defined the scope of services, deliverables, resources, budget, and schedules for projects.• Managed multidisciplinary project teams consisting of two to five members.• Facilitated and… Show more Responsible for leading and coordinating design and brand projects and business development. Also, coordinating client meetings, creating and presenting KWA’s capabilities, developing preliminary and final fee proposals.• Defined effective, viable project strategies, developed overall project plans, defined the scope of services, deliverables, resources, budget, and schedules for projects.• Managed multidisciplinary project teams consisting of two to five members.• Facilitated and managed the content of projects and executed all aspects of design and development from conception through production.• Active participation in business development. • Keynote speaker at the Brands & Designers China Initiative 2005 exhibition and conference, Shenzhen, China, 2005.• Australian Design Mark 2005.• Clients included: Kmart and Pepsi. Show less

San Francisco Bay Area

Work focused on the design of products, environments, and digital experiences for organizations seeking new ways to innovate and provide value for their customers.• Responsible for leading and coordinating design projects and multidisciplinary teams consisting of four to seven members. • Defined effective, viable project strategies, developed overall project plans, defined the scope of services, deliverables, resources, budget, and schedules for projects. • Facilitated and managed… Show more Work focused on the design of products, environments, and digital experiences for organizations seeking new ways to innovate and provide value for their customers.• Responsible for leading and coordinating design projects and multidisciplinary teams consisting of four to seven members. • Defined effective, viable project strategies, developed overall project plans, defined the scope of services, deliverables, resources, budget, and schedules for projects. • Facilitated and managed the content of projects and executed all aspects of design and development. • Active participation in business development. Responsibilities included coordinating client meetings, creating and presenting IDEO’s capabilities, developing preliminary and final fee proposals. • Participation in business development netted $US1.7 million in new business.• Responsible for leading and coordinating the rebranding and design development of Birkenstock’s Tatami footwear. The result was a complete brand story for Tatami that included brand graphics and communication and a stunning new range of footwear that elevated and exposed the unique simplicity inherent in the cork technology.• Industrial design development lead for Logitech QuickCam. A simple, friendly, easy to use cordless digital video camera.• Hewlett Packard COMDEX exhibition. As part of the IDEO exhibit development team, worked closely with Stone Yamashita and developed a booth that instead of simply displaying a diverse product line, presented HP’s products in the context of their other products, services and infrastructure while reinforcing HP’s corporate philosophy of “Inventing for the Common Good.” • IDSA Gold 2003, IDSA Bronze 2003, and IDSA Gold 2001. Show less

San Francisco Bay Area

Facilitated the creation and development of the San Francisco based Sony design studio.• Managed and supervised design investigations with the intent to create products and services, while redefining the design process and developing new business/technology scenarios.• Responsibilities included planning, development, and implementation of design, marketing, and production strategies.• CES "Best of Show", Las Vegas, 2000.

San Francisco Bay Area

Responsible for the design and development of a 26 piece collection of modernist furniture for the residential market. • Business management included scheduling, quality control, negotiating quotes with vendors to ensure profitability, consumer and market research.• Responsible for the marketing and distribution of the entire product line. • Defined specific manufacturing processes for each item in the line to ensure efficient production. • San Francisco Museum of Modern Art… Show more Responsible for the design and development of a 26 piece collection of modernist furniture for the residential market. • Business management included scheduling, quality control, negotiating quotes with vendors to ensure profitability, consumer and market research.• Responsible for the marketing and distribution of the entire product line. • Defined specific manufacturing processes for each item in the line to ensure efficient production. • San Francisco Museum of Modern Art permanent collection of design 1997. • New York Times "Best of Show", International Contemporary Furniture Fair, New York, 1995. Show less

San Francisco Bay Area

Collaborated with numerous Bay Area design firms including Compass, Gingko Design, Doug Hiemstra Design, Anderson-Warner, Studio Red, and Studio X. These collaborations focused on the design and development of a variety of industrial, medical, and consumer products. • Participation in management and supervision of design projects, environmental, market, and consumer reserach, design ideation and concept presentations, model and prototype, construction, vendor selection, and product… Show more Collaborated with numerous Bay Area design firms including Compass, Gingko Design, Doug Hiemstra Design, Anderson-Warner, Studio Red, and Studio X. These collaborations focused on the design and development of a variety of industrial, medical, and consumer products. • Participation in management and supervision of design projects, environmental, market, and consumer reserach, design ideation and concept presentations, model and prototype, construction, vendor selection, and product production.• Industrie Forum design award, Hannover, Germany, 1993. Show less

San Francisco Bay Area

Personable College Instructor specializing in Industrial Design driven to inspire students to achieve personal and academic success.• Developed daily lesson plans, curriculum format, technology and academic skills, and classroom management techniques. • Evaluated students’ progress according to standards of competency pertaining to grading and design studies.• Cooperated with education staff regarding materials, and instructional strategies.• Communicated with students to… Show more Personable College Instructor specializing in Industrial Design driven to inspire students to achieve personal and academic success.• Developed daily lesson plans, curriculum format, technology and academic skills, and classroom management techniques. • Evaluated students’ progress according to standards of competency pertaining to grading and design studies.• Cooperated with education staff regarding materials, and instructional strategies.• Communicated with students to promote growth and success.• Implemented exciting educational lessons to promote career and internship opportunities.• Observed students’ qualifications, limitations, abilities, interests and performance.• Instructed students about lessons, through lectures, discussions and demonstrations.• Encouraged students to explore learning opportunities and to perform challenging tasks. Show less

Mba, Industrial Design

Ba, Industrial Design