Hi, I am a design and technology romantic from Perth, Western Australia who fell into design by a desire to find a better way to solve problems. My introduction to design and technology came from the world of lean design and social start-ups, firstly setting up my own business in Brazil and then working with social tech start-ups here in Perth.
With over 10 years in the field, I have now worked on a variety of technology projects across public, private and community organisations. My approach to design is to leave the organisation, project or community in a better position than when I started, always looking for opportunities to challenge how things are done and create space to do more.
I believe that all systems are perfectly designed to create whatever outcome they are producing and thus the secret to good design and creating meaningful change is to first understand the system. I am far from a design purist and am very comfortable applying the best tools to get the best outcome.
As a designer, technologist and lecturer, my superpowers are strategy, research and participatory design methods. I get the most satisfaction from my work when I connect with people and help my team reach their highest potential. When I am not busy being a total nerd, I spend my spare time reading, hiking and finding new ways to expand my consciousness.