I'm a User Experience Designer at Sage (opens in new tab), designing for Sage Copilot (opens in new tab) and exploring new ways for our team to work, design, and prototype.
In my free time, I'm building AiX Conference (opens in new tab), a brand new event in Newcastle exploring the intersection of AI and Design.
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We've spent 15 years talking about bridging the gap between design and development. With designers now able to communicate in code, that old conversation is finally becoming real — though I'd call it a blend, not a melt.
I’m noticing a shift from design-first to build-first workflows, where coded prototypes are helping teams validate ideas faster and Figma is becoming less of a single source of truth.
I’m launching AiX Conference in Newcastle to make AI and design events feel more accessible outside London, and to create the kind of smaller, more human event I’ve always wanted in the North East.
A quick breakdown of Monzo and Greggs’ sausage roll ATM in Newcastle, and why this playful campaign is such a strong example of experiential design done well.
Despite trying loads of digital to-do lists, writing tasks on paper remains the most effective way to stay productive and focused throughout the workday.
Focus strategies for WFH—tackling distractions, prioritising tasks, optimising your workspace, tailored schedules, and music’s role in concentration.
How Komodo built a design system for Excelpoint—from research and GOV.UK guidelines to Figma, accessibility testing, and client collaboration.
What happens when designing and building become the same thing? A hands-on workshop on how AI is closing the design–development gap—prototyping real interfaces together in code, with no prior coding experience required.
Building a successful design career, creating a standout portfolio, understanding the industry, and navigating the opportunities AI presents for designers.
Encouraging students to embrace opportunities, explore different career paths, and understand that the choices they make in college don't define their future.
Understanding how good design strengthens marketing, improves customer experiences, increases conversions, and supports business growth through consistent branding and effective design processes.
The Sage Group plc
November 2024 to Present
Komodo Digital
July 2024 to November 2024
August 2021 to July 2024
July 2021 to August 2021
Three UK
December 2019 to August 2021
Sage
Alongside Three UK
April 2021 to May 2021
Wilko
July 2017 to December 2019
Geek Talent
Alongside Wilko
February 2019 to June 2019
A one-day conference on AI and design at The Catalyst in Newcastle upon Tyne. AiX targets designers and product teams navigating AI's impact on their craft — workflows, systems, user experience, and the evolving role of the designer.
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