Hi, I’m Nathan.
Empowering leaders, teams, and organisations to unleash creativity through design — creating meaningful and lasting impact.
Grounded in human-centred design, disciplined innovation, and lifelong curiosity, I help build breakthrough products, services, brands, and experiences that make a difference.
Currently on sabbatical, pursuing an MBA in Design and Leadership for Societal Innovation at Shizenkan University in Tokyo.
Previously Chief Design Officer at New Zealand Mint; Director of Learning Programs at IDEO; Head of Design at Disney Interactive Labs; Design & User Experience Manager at Disney Interactive; founder of a boutique design studio in Tokyo; co-founder of an online education startup; and designer with in-house teams and agencies in Tokyo, London, and Auckland.
