2000 – Present
About
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I hope you're well
Here's a little bit about me. I've been in the design industry for over 26 years! Starting my career in 2000 as a junior web designer at a digital agency, I designed websites, coded HTML emails and worked closely with creative directors and copywriters for client pitches.
I have a fine art background and was obsessed with aesthetics, so I spent the first 15 years in visual design, leading brand & design projects for Jack Daniel's, Macquarie Bank and Rebel Sport. I progressed to a design manager, leading and mentoring small design teams. My curiosity about why good design created bad experiences led to UX design.
For the past 8+ years, I've collaborated with product and engineering teams to ship products across fintech, retail, transport and complex data. I'm now focused on helping teams integrate AI-driven workflows to bring their product vision to life.
Mentor 🌎
I've mentored 100s of designers with ADPLIST, IxDA, Project F and Women in Nuix, led a mentor program at CMC and continue to help designers progress to leadership roles.
Speaker 🎤
I became a speaker to conquer my shyness and fear of public speaking. I'm now an active speaker, presented at global conferences, appeared on podcasts, design panels and moderated for panels.
Fitness Instructor 🏋️♀️
To further develop my confidence and speaking, I became a pump instructor. Every week, I team 100s of women the confidence to lift heavy weights, build physical and mental strength.
Mum 💜
I'm a proud mum of two adult kids, (23 and 18 years). I empower them to be confident, resilient and kind humans, give ack to the community and the power of human connection.
Talks / Panels / Podcasts