Hands-on Advisor. Entrepreneur. Teacher. Designer.
I am fascinated by gaps, and making sure that no-one falls through them. I work at the intersection of emerging markets and emerging technologies, and believe fundamentally in the power of design to create better futures for individuals and the world at large.
Speaking:
- Bitfest, Keynote: The Separation of Money and State, Amsterdam, 2018
- Asia Gaming Summit, Panellist: Cryptocurrency Payment Solutions for Asia's Gaming Industry, Taipei, 2018
- Bangladesh Innovation and Brand Forum, Keynote: Design Thinking for Emerging Markets and Emerging Technologies, Dhaka, 2017
- PriceWaterhouseCoopers Leader's Conference, Keynote: Connected Services, Macau, 2017
- Union Bank Leader's Circle, Keynote, Manila, 2017
- Service Design Show, Episode 11: Service Design in Asia, 2016
- Service Design Hong Kong, Master of Ceremonies, Hong Kong, 2016 (event coverage)
- Design Thinking in Action, Lightning Talk, 2016 (post event interview)
- Service Design Summit, Master of Ceremonies, Manila, 2016 (event coverage)
- UX Philippines, Keynote workshop: UX Beyond the Screen, Manila, 2014
- UX Singapore, Lightning talk: From Interaction to Impact: Connecting Design with Social Outcomes, Singapore, 2014
- Inside Bitcoin Conference, Panellist, Hong Kong, 2014
Teaching:
I have designed, taught and delivered the following courses. I am passionate about creating great learning outcomes for my students, and am humbled to see many of them move into careers as User Experience Designers.
- Introduction to User Experience Design, 1 week intensive course, Design Thinking Asia, Manila, 2016
- User Experience Design Course, Cohort 7, Teacher, 12 weeks, General Assembly, Hong Kong,2016
- User Experience Design Course, Cohort 5, Teacher, 12 weeks, General Assembly, Hong Kong, 2014
- User Experience Design Course, Cohort 4, Teacher, 12 weeks, General Assembly, Hong Kong, 2014
Supporting:
- The MIT Innovation Node, Instructor, Hong Kong
- The Cage, Lane Crawford's Innovation Program, Instructor, Hong Kong
Community:
- Design Thinking Hong Kong Meetup Group: Founded in July of 2012, currently 3,100+ members. After instigating and running the group from 2012 to 2017, I receded from the community to focus more fully on Bitcoin-related pursuits. The community is now self-organised and supported by a fantastic group of early Design Thinkers, Service Designers and User Experience Practitioners in Hong Kong.
- Bitcoin Hong Kong Meetup Group: Founded in July of 2012, currently 5,300+ members. This community that arose from this group helped feed into the creation of the Bitcoin Association of Hong Kong, now driven by Leonhard Weese and Larry Salibra, two deeply capable and talented early community members.