STEVEN QUAYLE
Hi, I'm Ste!
Hi, I'm Ste!
Multidisciplinary Creative
3D Design
Motion Graphics
Visualisation
Experience Design
Team Player
Multidisciplinary Creative
3D Design
Motion Graphics
Visualisation
Experience Design
Team Player
About Me
About Me
Having worked with two of the world’s most recognisable brands - Apple and The Walt Disney Company, I love sleek visual design, interactions that feel like magic, and creating memorable experiences.
Being a curious creative has served me well. With a varied toolkit and passion for problem solving, I have high standards for anything I apply my skills to.
Having worked with two of the world’s most recognisable brands - Apple and The Walt Disney Company, I love sleek visual design, interactions that feel like magic, and creating memorable experiences.
Being a curious creative has served me well. With a varied toolkit and passion for problem solving, I have high standards for anything I apply my skills to.
Having worked with two of the world’s most recognisable brands - Apple and The Walt Disney Company, I love sleek visual design, interactions that feel like magic, and creating memorable experiences.
Being a curious creative has served me well. With a varied toolkit and passion for problem solving, I have high standards for anything I apply my skills to.
I'm a huge believer in life long learning, and the philosophy that there is always more to be done and room for improvement.
Over 7+ years at Apple I moved through many roles, mainly based in Retail Visual Merchandising and Technology. This culminated in me supporting 11 store opening and refit projects over 9 countries in EMEA - 7 of which remotely. As a mentor, I led a countless number of high profile product launches.
I'm a huge believer in life long learning, and the philosophy that there is always more to be done and room for improvement.
Over 7+ years at Apple I moved through many roles, mainly based in Retail Visual Merchandising and Technology. This culminated in me supporting 11 store opening and refit projects over 9 countries in EMEA - 7 of which remotely. As a mentor, I led a countless number of high profile product launches.
While on secondment with Apple Music, I found User Experience design and trained in the discipline before moving into a consultant role at Hippo Digital, serving public sector clients - where I became known for my strong stance on Accessibility.
I left the consultancy in order to commit to my creative passions which you will see more of below!
While on secondment with Apple Music, I found User Experience design and trained in the discipline before moving into a consultant role at Hippo Digital, serving public sector clients - where I became known for my strong stance on Accessibility.
I left the consultancy in order to commit to my creative passions which you will see more of below!
What people say about working with me
What people say about working with me
Kate Every
Service Design Practice Lead
"Steven was a delight to work with. Incredibly conscientious and thorough, as well as a supportive team mate to those he worked on projects with. As his manager I regularly received feedback from his peers about the positive impact he was having on the projects he was a part of.
Charlotte Cullen
Intermediate UX Design Consultant
His expertise enabled him to seamlessly navigate complex challenges and find innovative solutions. His deep understanding of accessibility standards made him an invaluable advocate for ensuring inclusive design practices throughout the project.
Rick Gardner
Content Designer and Manager
He [Ste] demonstrated a strong talent for user experience design and was very easy to work with. Steven was always generous in spending time sharing his design knowledge and GDS best practice, and worked in a genuinely collaborative way.
Shawn Hardern
Senior Software Engineer
Steven is a highly proficient UX designer with fantastic communication skills, he is always super friendly and approachable making him a valuable asset to any team.
Nikita Hommel
Creative Manager
Steven is a very pleasant person to work with. With his rich creativity and enthusiasm he achieves good results. His communication is great and he is not afraid to ask questions. Steven is a really great asset to any team!
Charlotte Cullen
Intermediate UX Design Consultant
What truly sets Steven apart is his eagerness to expand his skillset. Despite already being a skilled UX Designer, he fearlessly embraced the opportunity to delve into UX research. This demonstrated his dedication to continuously improving himself and delivering the highest quality work.
Kate Every
Service Design Practice Lead
"Steven was a delight to work with. Incredibly conscientious and thorough, as well as a supportive team mate to those he worked on projects with. As his manager I regularly received feedback from his peers about the positive impact he was having on the projects he was a part of.
Charlotte Cullen
Intermediate UX Design Consultant
His expertise enabled him to seamlessly navigate complex challenges and find innovative solutions. His deep understanding of accessibility standards made him an invaluable advocate for ensuring inclusive design practices throughout the project.
Rick Gardner
Content Designer and Manager
He [Ste] demonstrated a strong talent for user experience design and was very easy to work with. Steven was always generous in spending time sharing his design knowledge and GDS best practice, and worked in a genuinely collaborative way.
Shawn Hardern
Senior Software Engineer
Steven is a highly proficient UX designer with fantastic communication skills, he is always super friendly and approachable making him a valuable asset to any team.
Nikita Hommel
Creative Manager
Steven is a very pleasant person to work with. With his rich creativity and enthusiasm he achieves good results. His communication is great and he is not afraid to ask questions. Steven is a really great asset to any team!
Charlotte Cullen
Intermediate UX Design Consultant
What truly sets Steven apart is his eagerness to expand his skillset. Despite already being a skilled UX Designer, he fearlessly embraced the opportunity to delve into UX research. This demonstrated his dedication to continuously improving himself and delivering the highest quality work.
Kate Every
Service Design Practice Lead
"Steven was a delight to work with. Incredibly conscientious and thorough, as well as a supportive team mate to those he worked on projects with. As his manager I regularly received feedback from his peers about the positive impact he was having on the projects he was a part of.
Charlotte Cullen
Intermediate UX Design Consultant
His expertise enabled him to seamlessly navigate complex challenges and find innovative solutions. His deep understanding of accessibility standards made him an invaluable advocate for ensuring inclusive design practices throughout the project.
Rick Gardner
Content Designer and Manager
He [Ste] demonstrated a strong talent for user experience design and was very easy to work with. Steven was always generous in spending time sharing his design knowledge and GDS best practice, and worked in a genuinely collaborative way.
Shawn Hardern
Senior Software Engineer
Steven is a highly proficient UX designer with fantastic communication skills, he is always super friendly and approachable making him a valuable asset to any team.
Nikita Hommel
Creative Manager
Steven is a very pleasant person to work with. With his rich creativity and enthusiasm he achieves good results. His communication is great and he is not afraid to ask questions. Steven is a really great asset to any team!
Charlotte Cullen
Intermediate UX Design Consultant
What truly sets Steven apart is his eagerness to expand his skillset. Despite already being a skilled UX Designer, he fearlessly embraced the opportunity to delve into UX research. This demonstrated his dedication to continuously improving himself and delivering the highest quality work.
Kate Every
Service Design Practice Lead
"Steven was a delight to work with. Incredibly conscientious and thorough, as well as a supportive team mate to those he worked on projects with. As his manager I regularly received feedback from his peers about the positive impact he was having on the projects he was a part of.
Charlotte Cullen
Intermediate UX Design Consultant
His expertise enabled him to seamlessly navigate complex challenges and find innovative solutions. His deep understanding of accessibility standards made him an invaluable advocate for ensuring inclusive design practices throughout the project.
Rick Gardner
Content Designer and Manager
He [Ste] demonstrated a strong talent for user experience design and was very easy to work with. Steven was always generous in spending time sharing his design knowledge and GDS best practice, and worked in a genuinely collaborative way.
Shawn Hardern
Senior Software Engineer
Steven is a highly proficient UX designer with fantastic communication skills, he is always super friendly and approachable making him a valuable asset to any team.
Nikita Hommel
Creative Manager
Steven is a very pleasant person to work with. With his rich creativity and enthusiasm he achieves good results. His communication is great and he is not afraid to ask questions. Steven is a really great asset to any team!
Charlotte Cullen
Intermediate UX Design Consultant
What truly sets Steven apart is his eagerness to expand his skillset. Despite already being a skilled UX Designer, he fearlessly embraced the opportunity to delve into UX research. This demonstrated his dedication to continuously improving himself and delivering the highest quality work.
Kate Every
Service Design Practice Lead
"Steven was a delight to work with. Incredibly conscientious and thorough, as well as a supportive team mate to those he worked on projects with. As his manager I regularly received feedback from his peers about the positive impact he was having on the projects he was a part of.
Charlotte Cullen
Intermediate UX Design Consultant
His expertise enabled him to seamlessly navigate complex challenges and find innovative solutions. His deep understanding of accessibility standards made him an invaluable advocate for ensuring inclusive design practices throughout the project.
Rick Gardner
Content Designer and Manager
He [Ste] demonstrated a strong talent for user experience design and was very easy to work with. Steven was always generous in spending time sharing his design knowledge and GDS best practice, and worked in a genuinely collaborative way.
Shawn Hardern
Senior Software Engineer
Steven is a highly proficient UX designer with fantastic communication skills, he is always super friendly and approachable making him a valuable asset to any team.
Nikita Hommel
Creative Manager
Steven is a very pleasant person to work with. With his rich creativity and enthusiasm he achieves good results. His communication is great and he is not afraid to ask questions. Steven is a really great asset to any team!
Charlotte Cullen
Intermediate UX Design Consultant
What truly sets Steven apart is his eagerness to expand his skillset. Despite already being a skilled UX Designer, he fearlessly embraced the opportunity to delve into UX research. This demonstrated his dedication to continuously improving himself and delivering the highest quality work.
Kate Every
Service Design Practice Lead
"Steven was a delight to work with. Incredibly conscientious and thorough, as well as a supportive team mate to those he worked on projects with. As his manager I regularly received feedback from his peers about the positive impact he was having on the projects he was a part of.
Charlotte Cullen
Intermediate UX Design Consultant
His expertise enabled him to seamlessly navigate complex challenges and find innovative solutions. His deep understanding of accessibility standards made him an invaluable advocate for ensuring inclusive design practices throughout the project.
Rick Gardner
Content Designer and Manager
He [Ste] demonstrated a strong talent for user experience design and was very easy to work with. Steven was always generous in spending time sharing his design knowledge and GDS best practice, and worked in a genuinely collaborative way.
Shawn Hardern
Senior Software Engineer
Steven is a highly proficient UX designer with fantastic communication skills, he is always super friendly and approachable making him a valuable asset to any team.
Nikita Hommel
Creative Manager
Steven is a very pleasant person to work with. With his rich creativity and enthusiasm he achieves good results. His communication is great and he is not afraid to ask questions. Steven is a really great asset to any team!
Charlotte Cullen
Intermediate UX Design Consultant
What truly sets Steven apart is his eagerness to expand his skillset. Despite already being a skilled UX Designer, he fearlessly embraced the opportunity to delve into UX research. This demonstrated his dedication to continuously improving himself and delivering the highest quality work.
Kate Every
Service Design Practice Lead
"Steven was a delight to work with. Incredibly conscientious and thorough, as well as a supportive team mate to those he worked on projects with. As his manager I regularly received feedback from his peers about the positive impact he was having on the projects he was a part of.
Charlotte Cullen
Intermediate UX Design Consultant
His expertise enabled him to seamlessly navigate complex challenges and find innovative solutions. His deep understanding of accessibility standards made him an invaluable advocate for ensuring inclusive design practices throughout the project.
Rick Gardner
Content Designer and Manager
He [Ste] demonstrated a strong talent for user experience design and was very easy to work with. Steven was always generous in spending time sharing his design knowledge and GDS best practice, and worked in a genuinely collaborative way.
Shawn Hardern
Senior Software Engineer
Steven is a highly proficient UX designer with fantastic communication skills, he is always super friendly and approachable making him a valuable asset to any team.
Nikita Hommel
Creative Manager
Steven is a very pleasant person to work with. With his rich creativity and enthusiasm he achieves good results. His communication is great and he is not afraid to ask questions. Steven is a really great asset to any team!
Charlotte Cullen
Intermediate UX Design Consultant
What truly sets Steven apart is his eagerness to expand his skillset. Despite already being a skilled UX Designer, he fearlessly embraced the opportunity to delve into UX research. This demonstrated his dedication to continuously improving himself and delivering the highest quality work.
Kate Every
Service Design Practice Lead
"Steven was a delight to work with. Incredibly conscientious and thorough, as well as a supportive team mate to those he worked on projects with. As his manager I regularly received feedback from his peers about the positive impact he was having on the projects he was a part of.
Charlotte Cullen
Intermediate UX Design Consultant
His expertise enabled him to seamlessly navigate complex challenges and find innovative solutions. His deep understanding of accessibility standards made him an invaluable advocate for ensuring inclusive design practices throughout the project.
Rick Gardner
Content Designer and Manager
He [Ste] demonstrated a strong talent for user experience design and was very easy to work with. Steven was always generous in spending time sharing his design knowledge and GDS best practice, and worked in a genuinely collaborative way.
Shawn Hardern
Senior Software Engineer
Steven is a highly proficient UX designer with fantastic communication skills, he is always super friendly and approachable making him a valuable asset to any team.
Nikita Hommel
Creative Manager
Steven is a very pleasant person to work with. With his rich creativity and enthusiasm he achieves good results. His communication is great and he is not afraid to ask questions. Steven is a really great asset to any team!
Charlotte Cullen
Intermediate UX Design Consultant
What truly sets Steven apart is his eagerness to expand his skillset. Despite already being a skilled UX Designer, he fearlessly embraced the opportunity to delve into UX research. This demonstrated his dedication to continuously improving himself and delivering the highest quality work.
Toolkit
Blender is the 3D tool I've used the longest and am most proficient in.
It's ability to be able to export FBX, OBJ and a host of other file formats makes it flexible for use with other 3D software and is increasingly gaining in popularity.
Blender
Blender is the 3D tool I've used the longest and am most proficient in.
It's ability to be able to export FBX, OBJ and a host of other file formats makes it flexible for use with other 3D software and is increasingly gaining in popularity.
Blender
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Blender is the 3D tool I've used the longest and am most proficient in.
It's ability to be able to export FBX, OBJ and a host of other file formats makes it flexible for use with other 3D software and is increasingly gaining in popularity.
Blender
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Cinema 4D is a well known industry standard modelling and motion graphic software suite.
I'm presently taking a bootcamp with School of Motion to get to know the interface and tools better, given a lot of 3D fundamentals remain the same.
Cinema 4D
Cinema 4D is a well known industry standard modelling and motion graphic software suite.
I'm presently taking a bootcamp with School of Motion to get to know the interface and tools better, given a lot of 3D fundamentals remain the same.
Cinema 4D
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Cinema 4D is a well known industry standard modelling and motion graphic software suite.
I'm presently taking a bootcamp with School of Motion to get to know the interface and tools better, given a lot of 3D fundamentals remain the same.
Cinema 4D
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Unreal Engine has allowed me to create some awesome environments and sequences.
One of the huge benefits I find from using UE is the ability to render the viewport to see what I'm working on in realtime.
Unreal Engine
Unreal Engine has allowed me to create some awesome environments and sequences.
One of the huge benefits I find from using UE is the ability to render the viewport to see what I'm working on in realtime.
Unreal Engine
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Unreal Engine has allowed me to create some awesome environments and sequences.
One of the huge benefits I find from using UE is the ability to render the viewport to see what I'm working on in realtime.
Unreal Engine
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Twinmotion is a tool I've used to toy around with interior and exterior renders.
As another realtime renderer, I find it to be a super fast way to see results and create camera walk-throughs.
Twinmotion
Twinmotion is a tool I've used to toy around with interior and exterior renders.
As another realtime renderer, I find it to be a super fast way to see results and create camera walk-throughs.
Twinmotion
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Twinmotion is a tool I've used to toy around with interior and exterior renders.
As another realtime renderer, I find it to be a super fast way to see results and create camera walk-throughs.
Twinmotion
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Sketchup is yet another industry standard tool I've used to create floor plans and accurate physical models for 3D spaces.
I find one of the biggest advantages of Sketchup to be it's precision.
Sketchup
Sketchup is yet another industry standard tool I've used to create floor plans and accurate physical models for 3D spaces.
I find one of the biggest advantages of Sketchup to be it's precision.
Sketchup
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Sketchup is yet another industry standard tool I've used to create floor plans and accurate physical models for 3D spaces.
I find one of the biggest advantages of Sketchup to be it's precision.
Sketchup
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Figma is a tool I have a lot of experience with from my role as a UX Design Consultant.
Having used it to work with peers and clients to create prototypes, screen mock-ups, iterations and ideations it is incredibly useful to have.
Figma
Figma is a tool I have a lot of experience with from my role as a UX Design Consultant.
Having used it to work with peers and clients to create prototypes, screen mock-ups, iterations and ideations it is incredibly useful to have.
Figma
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Figma is a tool I have a lot of experience with from my role as a UX Design Consultant.
Having used it to work with peers and clients to create prototypes, screen mock-ups, iterations and ideations it is incredibly useful to have.
Figma
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Framer is my website design tool of choice. Having a very similar user interface as Figma has come in incredibly handy.
In fact, this website was produced using Framer.
Framer
Framer is my website design tool of choice. Having a very similar user interface as Figma has come in incredibly handy.
In fact, this website was produced using Framer.
Framer
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Framer is my website design tool of choice. Having a very similar user interface as Figma has come in incredibly handy.
In fact, this website was produced using Framer.
Framer
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Everybody loves a kanban board.. right?
Trello is a tool I've used during agile design sprints when working in teams to track milestones and project delivery.
Trello
Everybody loves a kanban board.. right?
Trello is a tool I've used during agile design sprints when working in teams to track milestones and project delivery.
Trello
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Everybody loves a kanban board.. right?
Trello is a tool I've used during agile design sprints when working in teams to track milestones and project delivery.
Trello
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Slack, a well known messaging tool, is one I've found to be really helpful - saving important messages, setting reminders and keeping in touch with others is easy - especially when working outside the office.
Slack
Slack, a well known messaging tool, is one I've found to be really helpful - saving important messages, setting reminders and keeping in touch with others is easy - especially when working outside the office.
Slack
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Slack, a well known messaging tool, is one I've found to be really helpful - saving important messages, setting reminders and keeping in touch with others is easy - especially when working outside the office.
Slack
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Adobe Creative Cloud acts as a hub for the other Adobe apps in this stack.
Using CC to keep my creative file library and fonts in-sync comes in pretty handy.
Creative Cloud
Adobe Creative Cloud acts as a hub for the other Adobe apps in this stack.
Using CC to keep my creative file library and fonts in-sync comes in pretty handy.
Creative Cloud
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Photoshop is another industry standard tool I utilise often.
I do my best to create models and visualisations as true to the vision as possible - but to take things that bit further where still media is concerned, Photoshop is the one.
Photoshop
Photoshop is another industry standard tool I utilise often.
I do my best to create models and visualisations as true to the vision as possible - but to take things that bit further where still media is concerned, Photoshop is the one.
Photoshop
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Photoshop is another industry standard tool I utilise often.
I do my best to create models and visualisations as true to the vision as possible - but to take things that bit further where still media is concerned, Photoshop is the one.
Photoshop
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InDesign is one of the newer tools I've come to use.
It's linking features (also found in other Adobe Products) can work magic at keeping imported media up-to-date.
InDesign
InDesign is one of the newer tools I've come to use.
It's linking features (also found in other Adobe Products) can work magic at keeping imported media up-to-date.
InDesign
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InDesign is one of the newer tools I've come to use.
It's linking features (also found in other Adobe Products) can work magic at keeping imported media up-to-date.
InDesign
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Illustrator is another tool that I've only scratched the surface of as yet.
My main use for it until now has been creating Scalable Vector Graphics and quick image masks, like the logos on these flip cards and the circular profile photos over the testimonies above.
Illustrator
Illustrator is another tool that I've only scratched the surface of as yet.
My main use for it until now has been creating Scalable Vector Graphics and quick image masks, like the logos on these flip cards and the circular profile photos over the testimonies above.
Illustrator
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Illustrator is another tool that I've only scratched the surface of as yet.
My main use for it until now has been creating Scalable Vector Graphics and quick image masks, like the logos on these flip cards and the circular profile photos over the testimonies above.
Illustrator
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Premier Pro has been most useful for me when bringing a number of clips together, such as the reels previewing video content I've produced that can be seen elsewhere on this portfolio site.
Premier Pro
Premier Pro has been most useful for me when bringing a number of clips together, such as the reels previewing video content I've produced that can be seen elsewhere on this portfolio site.
Premier Pro
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Premier Pro has been most useful for me when bringing a number of clips together, such as the reels previewing video content I've produced that can be seen elsewhere on this portfolio site.
Premier Pro
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Premier Pro has been most useful for me when bringing a number of clips together, such as the reels previewing video content I've produced that can be seen on this portfolio site.
After Effects
Premier Pro has been most useful for me when bringing a number of clips together, such as the reels previewing video content I've produced that can be seen on this portfolio site.
After Effects
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Premier Pro has been most useful for me when bringing a number of clips together, such as the reels previewing video content I've produced that can be seen on this portfolio site.
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Services
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Stylised 3D Modelling
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Stylised 3D Modelling
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Stylised 3D Modelling
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Stylised 3D Modelling
Creating colourful, stylised scenes is a lot of fun.
Producing something playful in Blender turns hours into what feels like seconds.
Modelling simple low poly recognisable objects is widely used in campaigns and advertisements from screen to print. Check out my galleries at the bottom of the page for more.
Creating colourful, stylised scenes is a lot of fun.
Producing something playful in Blender turns hours into what feels like seconds.
Modelling simple low poly recognisable objects is widely used in campaigns and advertisements from screen to print. Check out my galleries at the bottom of the page for more.
Playful animation and CG sequences are incredibly popular.
Between producing simple satisfying animations that loop seamlessly, and more cinematic types there's a lot of opportunity for this type of media.
I'm presently learning Cinema 4D at School of Motion and how to use the new motion graphics features of Unreal Engine.
Playful animation and CG sequences are incredibly popular.
Between producing simple satisfying animations that loop seamlessly, and more cinematic types there's a lot of opportunity for this type of media.
I'm presently learning Cinema 4D at School of Motion and how to use the new motion graphics features of Unreal Engine.
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Animation & Sequences
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Animation & Sequences
Used frequently in concept stages to market ideas and promote alignment among teams, visualisation can be a powerful tool.
While Unreal Engine can be used to preview scenes in realtime, I've also become accustomed to using accurate scale, and tools like SketchUp in early stages to make sure measurements and dimensions are correct.
Recently, I've been working on a commission in partnership with an Architectural Studio to produce visualisations of a restaurant location.
Used frequently in concept stages to market ideas and promote alignment among teams, visualisation can be a powerful tool.
While Unreal Engine can be used to preview scenes in realtime, I've also become accustomed to using accurate scale, and tools like SketchUp in early stages to make sure measurements and dimensions are correct.
Recently, I've been working on a commission in partnership with an Architectural Studio to produce visualisations of a restaurant location.
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Visualisation
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Visualisation
If you have sat through as many ugly presentations as I have, you know it makes a big difference when you see one that's been made with care.
Creating simple, visually engaging, and cohesively styled presentations is a skill that comes naturally to me. I have been a go-to person for this, designing and delivering many throughout my time at Apple and in consultation.
If you have sat through as many ugly presentations as I have, you know it makes a big difference when you see one that's been made with care.
Creating simple, visually engaging, and cohesively styled presentations is a skill that comes naturally to me. I have been a go-to person for this, designing and delivering many throughout my time at Apple and in consultation.
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Presentation Design
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Presentation Design
As a User Experience Design Consultant, I worked with a number of public sector clients, journey mapping and creating streamlined digital experiences based in research evidence.
Figma is a tool I'm well accustomed to using for creating interfaces, from low to high fidelity designs and prototypes that can be used for testing purposes.
As a User Experience Design Consultant, I worked with a number of public sector clients, journey mapping and creating streamlined digital experiences based in research evidence.
Figma is a tool I'm well accustomed to using for creating interfaces, from low to high fidelity designs and prototypes that can be used for testing purposes.
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Digital Experience Design
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Digital Experience Design
Over 7+ years at Apple Retail, Visual Merchandising was core to a number of my roles. Considering customer experience, interactions, and implementing high brand standards were all in a days work.
I have a proven understanding of how to leave a lasting impression on customers. Recently, I've used my 3D design skills to conceptualise a feature bay, paying attention to the assembly and operational aspects of installation/maintenance.
Over 7+ years at Apple Retail, Visual Merchandising was core to a number of my roles. Considering customer experience, interactions, and implementing high brand standards were all in a days work.
I have a proven understanding of how to leave a lasting impression on customers. Recently, I've used my 3D design skills to conceptualise a feature bay, paying attention to the assembly and operational aspects of installation/maintenance.
