As a UX & Digital designer I'm motivated by beautiful ideas & using technology to bring them to life. I love intuitive, elegant design that looks & feels good.
After designing and building my very first commercial web site about 10 years ago I've been hooked on the webisphere. To me it's the perfect blend of design sensibilities and technical know-how. People enjoy engaging with it, it's super convenient and forever evolving in an exciting direction.
Before embarking on this journey I was a graphic designer for leading New Zealand agencies, including; Young and Rubicam, Origin and CommArts. Hedonist adventures beckoned and I crafted my wares in Edinburgh, Glasgow, London, Copenhagen and Istanbul. Turkey in-particular was defining for me and it's a great story, but that's best told over a beer.
Back in Wellington I took a graphic designer role with the Orbit Creative Group, working on such brands as Burger Wisconsin, Winter Games NZ and Shott Beverages. To get a foothold as a web and UX designer I moved into a role at Gen-i. Pretty much diving in the deep end, but after 2 years of hard slog I became the nationwide Art Director and Usability Consultant.
Soon after Provoke came a knockin' and I moved in with my three hats on; visual design, UX and front end development. Here I lead projects, present and mentor, as-well-as getting into the coal-face. After a decade in web my passion still bubbles, I'm still loving the journey. Onwards and upwards.
I live in Pukerua Bay, New Zealand with my Danish partner Sandee and our two youngins Lily and Louie. Sandee's a pattern designer, check out her work she's great - sandeehjorth.com.
Running keeps my mind fit, good music inspired and my garden relaxed. I love a bit of biffo and knee rugby with the kids, until someone gets hurt (Lily).
I missed the party with Bon Iver so it's catch up time there. Also getting familiar with Lorde's latest.
Silicon Valley is super dorky but pretty awesome. Also Palmers Get Growing, yes I know!
My sisters wedding somewhere in England next year. Crikey that's pricey.
Provoke Solutions
Gen-i Software Solutions
Orbit Creative Group
Freelance - Origin and CommArts
Fez Travel/ Fark Etmez
Istanbul
Oliver Marketing London
The Art School Edinburgh
Inland Revenue/ CommArts
Graduated from Massey
University's Design School
Young & Rubicam Advertising
Wellington