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Designing accessible, evidence-led services that make complex problems understandable.

I design complex services where policy, operational constraints, and user needs intersect — for government services and major UK brands.

I believe in clarity, collaboration, and solving problems with both strategy and creativity. These case studies showcase projects where I've helped teams make better decisions, deliver more effective experiences, and create real impact.

Government services

Complex service design, policy translation, and GDS assessment standards.

The Planning Inspectorate

Header, footer and service navigation standardisation

Aligned header and navigation components across services, improving consistency, accessibility and reuse.

The Planning Inspectorate

Local Plans blueprint

Clarified a complex Local plans process to align stakeholders and support MHCLG collaboration.

Commercial and brand work

High-traffic retail experiences, conversion optimisation, and design systems.

John Lewis

Reducing failed installations

Reduced appliance installation failures through process redesign, research, and prototyping.

John Lewis

Rebrand under pressure

Delivered an accessible, brand-consistent experience under a tight deadline, aligning stakeholders and improving usability.

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Sign-up journey redesign

Redesigned mobile-first sign-up flow to improve clarity, accessibility, and completion rates.

John Lewis

Design system overhaul

Improved accessibility and governance of a legacy design system, embedding WCAG AA compliance and standardising components.

John Lewis

Basket optimisation

Boosted basket conversion and accessibility through UX audit, testing, and iterative design improvements.

Let's talk

I'm looking for senior IC or lead roles in organisations where good design, accessibility, and a decent team culture actually matter.

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