I design digital experiences that feel effortless — where every tap, turn, or touch just makes sense. Blending strategy, empathy, and precision craft, I help brands turn complex systems into elegant, intuitive products people actually love to use. I’m a Senior UX and Product Designer with 15+ years’ experience creating end-to-end experiences across web, mobile, AR/VR, and embedded platforms. My work spans global brands like touchscreen for flagship espresso machines at BREVILLE | SAGE to enterprise-ready Design Systems for THE ICONIC, Australia's largest fashion e-comm marketplace, as well as startups looking to bring bold ideas to market. I combine a strong technical foundation with a creative systems mindset — designing not just screens, but scalable frameworks and processes that help teams move faster and design smarter.

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I design digital experiences that feel effortless — where every tap, turn, or touch just makes sense. Blending strategy, empathy, and precision craft, I help brands turn complex systems into elegant, intuitive products people actually love to use. I’m a Senior UX and Product Designer with 15+ years’ experience creating end-to-end experiences across web, mobile, AR/VR, and embedded platforms. My work spans global brands like touchscreen for flagship espresso machines at BREVILLE | SAGE to enterprise-ready Design Systems for THE ICONIC, Australia's largest fashion e-comm marketplace, as well as startups looking to bring bold ideas to market. I combine a strong technical foundation with a creative systems mindset — designing not just screens, but scalable frameworks and processes that help teams move faster and design smarter.

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I design digital experiences that feel effortless — where every tap, turn, or touch just makes sense. Blending strategy, empathy, and precision craft, I help brands turn complex systems into elegant, intuitive products people actually love to use.

I’m a Senior UX and Product Designer with 15+ years’ experience creating end-to-end experiences across web, mobile, AR/VR, and embedded platforms. My work spans global brands like touchscreen for flagship espresso machines at BREVILLE | SAGE to enterprise-ready Design Systems for THE ICONIC, Australia’s largest fashion e-comm marketplace, as well as startups looking to bring bold ideas to market.

I combine a strong technical foundation with a creative systems mindset — designing not just screens, but scalable frameworks and processes that help teams move faster and design smarter.

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Work Experience

Senior UX Designer (New Product Development) at Breville
January 1, 2024 - Present
Design the full user interface for Breville's flagship espresso machines, transforming advanced coffee preparation into an intuitive, accessible experience. Partner daily with UX Research, Firmware, Hardware, and Industrial Design teams to translate insights into cohesive design outcomes. Simplify highly technical espresso-making concepts into clear user flows and interfaces.
Senior UI Designer (Design System: Web & Native) at The Iconic
September 30, 2023 - October 15, 2025
Led the creation and rollout of Ensemble, The Iconic's enterprise-level design system, ensuring consistent UI standards across web and native platforms. Drove a green-field redesign of iOS and Android apps and aligned with UX Research to balance usability with business KPIs.
Senior UI & Interaction Designer at ConX
July 31, 2021 - October 15, 2025
Led complete UX across products, delivering holistic UX/UI solutions and unifying workflows and prototypes. Consolidated four separate products into one integrated system, improved usability, navigation, and adoption.
Head of Design – Startup at Obviate Inc (GM5)
February 29, 2020 - October 15, 2025
Oversaw end-to-end product roadmaps and led a team across three brands and two websites. Drove design strategy and delivered high-fidelity, developer-ready design assets with documentation.
UI/ UX & Interaction Designer at Start Beyond
August 31, 2019 - October 15, 2025
Designed and delivered the world’s first VR-based CPR training course for St John Ambulance; created UX/UI for iOS, VR, AR, and web applications, including wireframes and prototypes across platforms.
Design Director at Luscious International
August 31, 2018 - October 15, 2025
Led motion/interactive design across projects, guided design direction, and mentored teams; built brand assets and visual systems for multiple clients.
Freelance Motion Designer at Various Companies
August 31, 2015 - October 15, 2025
Provided motion design and animation services for diverse clients; collaborated with production teams to deliver engaging visuals.
Lead Designer at Bastian Stadium
February 28, 2013 - October 15, 2025
Led design direction for the product suite and branding; contributed to UI/UX strategies and visual design across touchpoints.
Motion Designer & Compositor at OneHD (Network Ten)
January 31, 2011 - October 15, 2025
Delivered motion graphics and compositing for broadcast; collaborated with production teams to meet on-air graphics needs.
Freelance Motion Designer at Various Companies
January 31, 2009 - October 15, 2025
Freelanced motion design and related services for multiple clients.
Motion Designer at Foxtel
March 31, 2007 - October 15, 2025
Created broadcast graphics and motion design assets for Foxtel's channels and promos.
Motion Designer / 3D Artist at Method Studios
January 31, 2009 - October 15, 2025
Executed motion design and 3D assets for high-end broadcast projects, collaborating with producers and editors.

Education

Current Psychology of Interaction Design at Interaction Design Foundation
January 1, 2023 - October 15, 2025
Designing Strategy at IDEO U
January 1, 2020 - October 15, 2025
Human Computer Interaction at Interaction Design Foundation
January 1, 2017 - October 15, 2025
JTBD Interviews (Jobs-To-Be-Done) at Jobs-To-Be-Done
January 1, 2005 - October 15, 2025
BA Graphic Design + BA Multimedia at CSU, Wagga Wagga
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other

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