About Me
Hi, I'm Richard — a seasoned UX designer based in Brisbane, passionate about creating inclusive, accessible, and delightful digital experiences.
Boasting a career spanning 20 years across game development in both design and production, as well as user experience in education, retail, and enterprise software, not to mention skills with phyiscal interactive installations, I bring a unique perspective to every project I engage with. My work is grounded in human-centered design principles and a deep appreciation for accessibility.
I believe that good design is not just about making things look beautiful — it's about creating meaningful experiences that solve real problems for real people.
My Journey
Education
Bachelor of Digital Media (Interaction Design) from Billy Blue / Torrens University Australia, graduating with an Excellence Award for outstanding academic achievement.
Experience
15 years game development, with a further 6 years in UX design across multiple industries including gaming, education technology, retail and enterprise software solutions.
Specialisation
Expert in accessibility design, game design, game engines and systems, and user research. Certified Web Accessibility Professional with a focus on inclusive design.
Skills & Expertise
A comprehensive toolkit built over years of hands-on experience and learning
design
research
technical
tools
Design Process
A practical solution for complex problems, creating impactful user experiences
Research & Discovery
Understanding users, business goals, and technical constraints through comprehensive research methods.
Define & Synthesise
Synthesising insights into clear problem statements, user personas, and design opportunities.
Ideate & Prototype
Generating solutions through sketching, wireframing, and interactive prototyping.
Test & Iterate
Validating designs through user testing and iterating based on feedback and data.
Deliver & Measure
Implementing designs with development teams and measuring success against key metrics.
Awards & Recognition
Recognition for design excellence and innovation
Certifications
Professional credentials and continuous learning
Design Philosophy
The principles that guide my work
User-Centred
Every design decision starts with understanding user needs, behaviours, and contexts through research and empathy.
Inclusive & Accessible
Design should be accessible to everyone, regardless of ability. Accessibility is not optional—it's essential.
Iterative & Data-Driven
Great design emerges through iteration, testing, and learning from real user feedback and data.
“Good design is not just about making things look beautiful—it's about creating meaningful experiences that solve real problems for real people. Every design decision should be grounded in user research and accessibility principles.”