A bit about me.

I've been described by colleagues and clients as being versatile, a safe pair of hands and a "f*cking good designer".

I'm passionate about creating visual experiences that excite people. I'm currently spending a lot of time in 3D with Blender learning new ways to bring projects to life.

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Experience

Sharesies

Staff designer

March 2023 — Present

Senior mobile designer

June 2022 — March 2023

Springload

Spent 9 years ‘making the things that matter better’ for a broad range of clients: ACC, Callaghan Innovation, Inquisitive, Kiwibank, Kiwi Wealth, Klim Type Foundry, Massey University and NZ On Air to name a few.

Design lead

March 2021 - June 2022

Senior designer

January 2018 - March 2021

Designer

June 2013 — January 2018

Junior designer

May - June 2013

Open Lab

I worked at Open Lab for 6 months in December 2012 after completing my degree, as well as during pilot phases of Open Lab in 2011 and 2012.

Junior designer

June 2011, July 2012, December 2012 — May 2013

Education

Massey University College of Creative Arts

2009 — 2012

Bachelor of Design with First Class Honours

Awards and recognition

2024

Sharesies KiwiSaver Scheme and investment plan builder

Silver - Large Scale Websites

2023

Kōtuia ngā Kete

Finalist - Toitanga

2019

MyACC

Gold - User Experience

Silver - Large Scale Websites

Silver - Empowering

NZ On Air

Bronze - Large Scale Websites

2014

On The Fence

Bronze - Public Good

2012

On The Fence

Finalist - Student

Best Awards

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