A PhD candidate exploring the application of participatory design techniques to projects looking for AR or MR solutions.
Experience
User Experience
On a number of commercial projects I have consulted on user experiences, from user interviews and design sessions through to design and accessibility reviews.
Research
During my studies, I’ve had the opportunity to design. execute and contribute to mixed methods research projects, as well as publishing my findings.
Project Management
In the IDEA Lab, I’ve project managed research projects and commercial consultancies from requirements gathering through to product delivery.
Teaching
At Griffith University I’ve worked as a tutor on several Information Technology (ICT) courses, assisting with teaching, marking, and course development.
How did I get here?
I’m nearly finished my HCI-focussed PhD candidature, but Software Engineering is actually where I started out. During my undergraduate studies, I discovered user interface and experience design, which has become my primary focus, and is the style of work I am most interested in.
While I originally used my people-analysis skills to ensure I bought the perfect Christmas gift, I now apply them to designing digital experiences that are the perfect blend of what a user wants and needs.
I have worked in industry in the past, but at the moment I split my time between finishing off my research project, and serving as the AR and Design Lead within the IDEA Lab, where I consult on design challenges for both research and commercial projects.