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I'm a designer, researcher, operator, and expert in human-centred design. For the last 14+ years I've worked across sectors, leading multi-functional teams applying foundational research to create new products & experiences. I have deep expertise in the following areas:
Interaction & Product Design
Mixed-Method Research
Design Leadership
Strategy, Analysis & Planning
R&D Commercialization
Futures, Foresight & Trends
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After years of collaborating with scientists and technical experts, I’ve developed deep domain knowledge (or built 0>1 products) in the following areas:
AI Agents
Generative AI
AR/VR/Spatial
Operating Systems
Automotive/ADAS
Mobile/Connected Devices
Crypto/Blockchain
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Selected Work
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A selection of past project work that I can talk about. Unfortunately, much of this content must be redacted due to its sensitive nature. If you're looking for examples of visual design and UI work specifically, reach out using the contact form.
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Ideas
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Ideas and perspectives on the innovation praxis, human-computer interaction, parables based on industry experiences, and other general interests.
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A concise timeline of where I've been and what I've been up to for the last 14+ years. It provides a good picture as to the kinds of experiences that have shaped me as a designer, technologist, and creative leader.
Side Projects
Prototyping using AI tools like Cursor/Windsurf, LangGraph and Claude Sonnet 3.7. Exploring was to enhance human research capabilities, prior art discovery, and sense-making – specifically for product managers, designers, and researchers.
May 202 [Current]
Exploring the frontier of AI agents, design, and distributed computing – currently crafting next-gen agent-based offerings that will fundamentally transform how teams build and deploy software. Was fortunate to be a part of a number of products/services which recently debuted at AWS Re:Invent 2024.
Research Ethics Cert, TCPS 2: Core, 2024
Jan 2023
Founder and Principal at Humanistic, leading transformational projects with a talented team of designers, researchers, strategists in areas of strategic advisory, foresight, holistic research, and product/experience design.
Futures Design Cert, Bespoke Copenhagen, 2020
Sensemaking for Impact Masterclass, Studio D, 2020
Framework Darwinism Masterclass, Studio D, 2020
Field Research Masterclass, Studio D, 2018
May 2015
Managed the design team at Kinetic on internal and external projects, focused on physical and digital experiences that leverage emerging technologies. Also prototyped new service offerings, processes, and procedures for the wider org.
Apr 2014
Lead designer for a wide variety of complex and exploratory mobile products which included both digital and physical interactions. Client list includes the Fortune 500, major technology companies, and multiple North American institutions.
Nov 2011
Designed and prototyped next-gen physical smartphone and tablet accessories, chargers, earphones, and docks for their advanced portfolio 'concept design' team. Was able to learn from some very wise ex-Nokia and ex-BMW designers here.
Jan 2011
Studied Industrial Design at OCADU, one Canada's oldest and most venerable design institutions. Pedagogically, the school is based on the multi-disciplinary Bauhaus approach and serves as the foundation for many of the worlds leading design schools. This led to a very strong design and research process foundation.
BDes - Bachelor Of Industrial Design, OCAD University (2011)
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Contact
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Have a burning question?
Want to explore a project, or just talk shop?
Connect with me on the any of the channels below, otherwise get in touch via email using the contact form.
Want to explore a project, or just talk shop?
Connect with me on the any of the channels below, otherwise get in touch via email using the contact form.