Designing digital experiences that work for the people who need them most.
For 20+ years I’ve shaped product, brand and UX for humanitarian and non-profit organisations, building the products, systems and teams that make good design scale.
Featured Work
Explore websites, interfaces, design systems, and products shaped by clear problems, thoughtful process, and the people who use them.
Redesign of unhcr.org
Role
Design lead
Contribution
Leading the visual redesign of global website templates, layouts and components, focusing on a improving the user experience with a content forward approach that also makes site editing easier.
Global Refugee Forum
Role
Brand Design Lead | Product Design
Contribution
Design of the visual identity and design line for the Global Refugee Forum in 2019 and 2023. Design of digital, display and print products for use at the event.
What I do Best
UI/UX Design
I specialize in creating visually appealing and intuitive user centric interfaces. I believe the best UI is the one that doesn't make the user think.
Web Design
In a world of AI creating a site can be fast but without purpose it's just another site. Working closely with the product owner I design and build sites that focus on audience needs that are simple for product owners to manage and update.
Brand Identity
Your brand is your story, and I’m here to help you tell it visually. I ensure that there is a consistent design line across all assets and develop systems for the brands roll-out.
Graphic Design
Reports, infographics, posters, outdoor display. I take the complex ideas and distill them into designs that resonate with audiences.
Work history
2026 - Present
Senior Digital Product Designer
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency | Copenhagen DK
Responsible for establishing and delivering coherent, accessible and user-centred digital experiences for priority Information Technology Service (ITS) initiatives. The role translates organisational and user needs into effective digital products, services, design systems and guidance that are consistent with UNHCR’s brand, accessibility requirements and strategic objectives, and that work effectively across audiences, channels and devices.
2015 - 2025
Senior Digital Design Officer – Head of Product Experience Studio
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency | Copenhagen DK
Leading the Product Experience Studio – a team of designers, product managers and editors – to drive digital transformation across UNHCR's global digital presence, with direct accountability for audience experience, design standards, and digital engagement quality at organisational scale.
2012 - 2014
Digital Fundraising Development Officer
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency | London UK
Supported UNHCR's Private Sector Fundraising team in growing digital income through optimised donation platforms, digital campaigns, and capacity-building for national associations.
2011 - 2012
Interim International Head of Creative Development
WSPA - World Society for the Protection of Animals | London UK
Leading a multi-disciplinary creative team spanning digital, editorial, film, and photography units in a fast-paced international NGO environment.
2008 - 2011
International Design Manager
WSPA - World Society for the Protection of Animals | London UK
Managed global design output and visual standards across WSPA's international communications, ensuring brand consistency across digital and print channels. Led design and production for campaigns, publications, and digital communications supporting advocacy, fundraising, and supporter engagement.
2002 - 2008
Sysmex NZ
Designer | Auckland NZ
User interface design of web-based products for laboratory and hospital markets. Design and development of marketing materials for New Zealand and Asia-Pacific regions.
2000 - 2002
Unlimited Realities
Multimedia Designer | Palmerston North NZ
Design of interactive multimedia solutions, including websites, DVD’s and CD-Roms