My upbringing was nothing less than nomadic. Born in New Zealand and raised in Dubai, from an early age I was able to immerse myself in many cultures and perspectives, visiting over 30 countries along the way.

After moving to Australia, I began my career by pursuing a degree in Graphic Design, gaining an internship and eventual design role at a boutique agency before finishing university. Fast forward a while and I became self-taught in front-end web development and illustration. Through a sink or swim mindset and some calculated risks, I’m now an interdisciplinary designer working in tech.

What drew me to UX and Product Design is the evidence-driven approach to design and development, an interest in solving problems within complex systems and a mindset of viewing challenges as opportunities—finding an equilibrium between improving services, delighting users and exceeding business outcomes.