This is the web hub of the designer and technologist, Liz Gilleran
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I’ve worked across user experience/user interface 🖥️, product 📦, service 🛠️ and dabbled in content design ✍️.
I began my career in research and development 🔬 at CSIRO’s Data61, working on artificial intelligence 🤖 and data technology 📊 . I possess a well-rounded knowledge in managing research projects 📋 and research ethics ⚖️. I have experience in working with vulnerable user groups.
My journey has taken me from consultancy roles 🧑💼 at industry leaders like Thoughtworks to strategic design projects 🧩 that have driven meaningful change and innovation 🌟 at clients like the Australian Greens.
I am driven to work with complex technological problems that need a methodical, human centred approach. No matter the design discipline required.
I have web development skills and understanding 🌐. Having worked extensively on web accessibility ♿ starting in Government and NFPs 🏛️. I have experience in both accessibility tiger teams 🐅 and audits for WCAG 🔍📜.
I am a keen WordPress(er) 📝 and ChatGPT enthusiast 🤖 too.
When it comes to creating wireframes, prototypes, lean user research and high-fidelity designs, I am as practiced as Rafael Nadal is at tennis. 🎾
I love analysing data, and I have certifications in Python and Tableau in doing so on customer data. I think UX discovery should incorporate this more.
I am highly skilled in applying design thinking principles to solve complex technology problems. If you have a gnarly problem that needs a patient person to chip away at it, that’s me.
I’ve worked on bringing UX to technology as complicated as homomorphically encrypted machine learning, privacy preserving APIs, an actual programming language.
I have brought service design thinking to areas like cybersecurity and cloud technology. I combine technical know-how with curiosity. I’ve worked closely with engineers for my entire career this way.
My personal perspective is guided by these principles.
I am committed to working to the highest standards possible with every project to maintain quality built solutions that are deeply integrated with user needs.
I believe even in challenging situations that solutions can be approached mindfully, calmly and carefully.
I design forward-thinking solutions that meet users’ needs today and in the future. Anticipating potential problems with a future-focussed mindset.
I value diverse perspectives and fostering an inclusive environment.
I am deeply committed to ensuring user data and privacy are always protected. Treated with the upmost care.
I design accessibility-first experiences for all users. The materials we build with, in tech, need to be accessibility ready where available.
I take reasonable time to understand and address complex challenges thoughtfully. We may make mistakes, but acknowledging them and pivoting should be encouraged.
Creation often leads to important discoveries through testing solutions, my time working in startups has emphasised the benefits of trialling new technology.
Designers are not lone geniuses. I prioritise participatory design and codesign approaches in all my work to leverage team insights from the outset.
And this is just the beginning!
Like an octopus in the current, my flexibility is my strength. I have versatility even in the gnarliest of tech problems.
Please get in touch – hello@lizgilleran.com
Product & UX Designer | Applied Researcher