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First Alaskans Institute

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First Alaskans Institute is an Alaska Native advocacy nonprofit focused on the protection and advancement of Alaska Native peoples throughout time. They are a diverse community of over 200 Alaskan Native tribes with a dynamic scope of work, dedicated to embodying the strength and knowledge of their people, values, and cultures in all their efforts for and with the community. Their focus is on recognizing the enduring knowledge of Alaska within Alaska Native languages and ways of life. 

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The Māori Language Commission

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Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori | The Māori Language Commission was established under the Māori Language Act 1987 to promote the use of Māori as a living language and as an ordinary means of communication. We collaborated with Te Taura Whiri to rework their brand and website.

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Inseego Corp

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Optimised telematics apps for streamlined fleet management
Inseego offers a wide range of products including 5G and IoT devices, software, and services. Some of their most popular products include 5G mobile hotspots, 5G fixed wireless access points, and IoT devices such as asset trackers, AI-powered dashcams and telematics devices. I have been working with Inseego to gain insight into the challenges faced by fleet managers. The goal was to enhance the user experience and interface of the Inseego's driver and in-vehicle app, which enables fleet managers to monitor and control their fleet of vehicles and drivers. With a fleet management tool, managers can improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase overall productivity. 

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Sustainable Energy Association of New Zealand

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Helping to build a more sustainable energy system in New Zealand.
The Sustainable Energy Association New Zealand (SEANZ) is a non-profit organization that represents the interests of sustainable energy companies and individuals in New Zealand. SEANZ's mission is to promote the use of sustainable energy technologies and practices in New Zealand, and to create a supportive environment for sustainable energy companies to thrive. The organization offers a range of services to its members, including advocacy, networking opportunities, training and education, and access to industry experts.

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ReoMāori - Digital hub for language revitalisation 

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We partnered with Te Taura Whiri i te reo Māori | Māori Language Commission to build a digital hub for language revitalisation. We embarked on a four-year collaboration to build a platform that not only facilitated language learning but also showcased a living, growing movement.

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 Te Pae Mahere | Language Planning Tool

Te Taura Whiri i te reo Māori Language Planning - For Purpose

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We collaborated with the Te Hiringa language planning support team at Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori | Māori Language Commission to meet the growing demand for their services by creating a self-service digital language planning tool, Te Pae Mahere.

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Power of Nature

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The Power of Nature is genuinely dedicated to naturopathy. Specializing in alternative medicine, they utilize practices labeled as "natural" and "non-invasive" to promote self-healing. As a small business seeking greater awareness for its exceptional services and products, the challenge was to rebrand and enhance the online shopping experience. Through a rebrand and website redesign, the business now offers customers the opportunity to easily shop for effective, safe, and affordable natural health products. Additionally, customers can request free naturopathic advice and access informative articles on natural health and well-being.

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Te Hou Ora Whanau Services

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Te Hou Ora Whānau Services (THO) is a Kaupapa Māori service provider dedicated to fostering resilience, improving early learning for tamariki (children), nurturing parenting skills, educating rangatahi (young people), and minimizing offending to attain positive outcomes for whānau (family). 
As a kaupapa Māori service provider they seek to empower rangatahi and whānau to reverse cycles  of hardship and create positive opportunities for themselves within the context of their cultural heritage and through a Māori lens. 

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Stories of te Reo

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Te Reo Māori is a public storytelling campaign that honours the history of the language. Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori Language Commission engaged us to support a public storytelling campaign that empowers users to collect the stories of their own communities so these kōrero can live on forever.

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International Federation for Emergency Medicine

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Emergency healthcare is a universal human right
International Federation for Emergency Medicine (IFEM) is a global organisation with the aim to ensure high quality emergency medical care for all people. IFEM works to achieve this through educating, advocating and supporting growth of the emergency medicine specialty in every country. IFEM wanted a website that would act as a living document of expertise, provide easy access to resources and facilitate networking between emergency medical workers from around the world. The new website would foster collaboration between health professionals on a global scale.  

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Dogspots App

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Dog owners want to do the right thing but are often left wondering whether they allowed with their dogs when travelling around New Zealand. I developed a solution that provides quick & easy to comprehend information for dog owners that gives them peace of mind. This self-managed project was developed within my Master’s of Design course at Media Design School Auckland. 

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Munich Convention Centre

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Messe München is a leading trade fair organiser. The company reached out for support in Employer Branding. An Employer Brand is what your employees, current and potential future job candidates think about you as an employer. It is their perception of how you treat your employees and candidates, as well as your Employee Value Proposition. 

FASD

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Advocacy for those affected by FASD

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The Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Care Action Network (CAN) New Zealand is a non-profit organization that provides support, education, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by FASD in New Zealand. It aims to raise awareness about the dangers of alcohol consumption during pregnancy and the lifelong impacts it can have on children. The new website is a valuable resource for healthcare providers, educators, and policymakers, as it provides them with the information and resources they need to better understand and support individuals affected by FASD. With its commitment to providing ongoing support and updating the website based on user feedback, FASD CAN New Zealand is helping to create a better future for those affected by FASD.

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New Zealand Nurses Organisation

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The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is a professional association and union representing nurses, midwives, and caregivers in New Zealand. 
Their online campaigns aim at addressing concerns such as compensation, working conditions, and staffing levels. 

I assisted in the design of their online campagins and creating internal collateral such as posters, logos, flyers...

I'm a multidisciplinary designer with over 15 years of experience working with clients from various industries, including The Māori Language Commission, New Zealand Nurses Organisation, Sustainable Energy Association of New Zealand, Inseego, Vodafone Germany, Airbus, Frankfurt International Airport and International Federation for Emergency Medicine.

UX/UI Designer

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I craft useful, beautiful experiences for real people by fixing a problem that has been defined by users and validated.

User Experience

Interface

I create genuinely intuitive interfaces
that engage users and provide an attractive, accessible and usable website or application.

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I design aesthetically-pleasing visuals that build identities and ensure a cohesive brand image.

Visual Design

With a background in brand identity, front-end web, and mobile app design, I specialize in creating impactful user experiences that reflect your brand, maximize your digital presence, and drive engagement and conversions.

I am currently contracting for local and international clients working remotely from New Zealand.

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Karin | UX/UI Designer

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