JI

I teach people how to release their inner Designer.

Hello, I'm John, a UX Design 

Consultant & Educator.

I've done this before.

However, I'm always improving.

I've taught numerous UX classes & witnessed first-hand, amazing transformations & emotional personal journeys.

Where some of my UX Design students have worked:

• MYOB

• XERO

• Isobar

• Symplicit

• Accenture

• Oakton

• NBN Australia

• ANZ

• PWC

• Telstra

• Verizon

• Salesforce

• Deloitte Digital

• Adobe

• Disney/Pixar

And, I've helped many others realise power of UX Design.

Whether through friendship, networks or a casual conversation, I've 

guided others across the UX landscape, mainly:

• People interested in becoming a UX Designer

• Agencies interested in introducing UX to their clients

• Organisations interested in implementing UX

• Existing designers wanting to refresh and/or grow

I'm UX Certified.

Yes, certified.

In 2017, I decided to attend the Nielsen Norman Group training conference in Sydney. I was surrounded by already qualified UX Designers & Managers, interested in extending our knowledge and building new relationships. 

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There are only a handful of UX certification programs around the world. I decided on Nielsen Norman because it is the most reputable & I plan on continuing my own UX education. 

Mentoring With

DESIGNLAB

I teach Design to Schools & Kids (friends too).

Through my alias, I teach Design to school students both in-class and also in weekend workshops.

Students (ages 8-18) study UX and Design Thinking via collaborative, project-based & engaging exercises, looking at how to tackle real-world problems.

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As much as we can, we allow students to drive their own learning experience.

100+ Students / Various Design Subjects

Background + Experience

I started my career in visual media back in the 90s, working for publishing agencies on some of Australia's best-known home and interior magazines. 

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Since 2012, I've had the pleasure of working with brands including:

• NAB

• Isobar

• Jetstar

• KORA Organics

• Hydralyte Sports

• ...& teaching at General Assembly

Prior to 2012, I spent time at Virgin Money, Government agencies as well as a memorable stint in the US and Canada, working with the likes of:

• Pinkberry

• Williams Sonoma

• James Allen

• Kiwi Collection

• Express

I'm available worldwide.

I'm always willing to have a conversation with people around the world about how we can work together to deliver the benefits of UX to others.