I'm co-organiser of UX Camp Brighton, the UK's largest UX BarCamp event. A former industry expert for the University of Brighton's MSc User Experience Design, I've also featured in publications such as NET and Web Designer Magazine.
In 2020 I launched Designers in Business, a resource aimed at helping designers gain more confidence in their understanding of business.
An occasional speaker, I've shared my experience at community events and conferences alike. I also mentor and coach fellow designers of all experience levels.
My interest in design extends outside of work, but I'm also an avid cook, home-improvement addict, frustrated guitarist and golfist.
I love standup comedy, documentaries, and attempting to train my dog - a Cavapoo called Rory - who gets me out for long walks in the Sussex countryside.
I was born and raised in East London but now live in Brighton. I still get to London regularly for work and love the city.
Like so many of us I love to travel, particularly around Europe by train. Japan is the place I most want to return to.
PAST EVENTS
UX London - UX Fest: June 2021
The Designer With Business Confidence
UX Up: April 2021
Tools for Business Confident Designers
Tech Circus: UX Crunch, March 2021
The designer with business confidence
Curio Conference, November 2019
The creative collaborator: Climate, mindset, and mastery
CoDes: Content + Design, October 2019
The creative collaborator: Climate, mindset, and mastery
ProductTank Brighton, March 2018
Design Sprints: the methods, outcomes, and potential pitfalls
Wired Sussex Breakfast Session, May 2017
Creating Valuable User Experiences
UX Camp Brighton 2017
Lean Coffee: GV Design Sprints
UX Camp Brighton 2016
The Project Pre-Mortem: Harnessing prospective hindsight for healthier projects.
PPA Digital Publishing Conference 2013
Responsive and Adaptive Web Design
Brighton Social Media - Jan 2013
'From Responsive to Reactive: harnessing context on the web'
UX Camp Brighton 2011
'Driven by experience (and cupholders) - Lessons and opportunities for UX in the automotive industry.'
