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:
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MYOB
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XERO
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Isobar
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Symplicit
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Accenture
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Oakton
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NBN Australia
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ANZ
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PWC
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Telstra
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Verizon
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Salesforce
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Deloitte Digital
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Adobe
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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:
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People interested in becoming a UX Designer
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Agencies interested in introducing UX to their clients
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Organisations interested in implementing UX
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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:
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NAB
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Isobar
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Jetstar
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KORA Organics
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Hydralyte Sports
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...& 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:
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Pinkberry
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Williams Sonoma
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James Allen
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Kiwi Collection
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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.