I'm a designer who's passionate about creating things that matter. My work is driven by a playful curiosity into the intersection of technology and society. I like to make things with social purpose.
Currently solving complex design challenges at Designit
A sample of my work is below, much of which is under 🔒 NDA. I’m happy to share more about my experience in a call – reach out.
Human first,
always.
As a designer, I’m deeply committed to understanding user needs
and working collaboratively to create solutions that are
empathetic and meaningful. Specialising in UX design, with
experience across product and visual design, I strive to deliver
thoughtful and impactful user experiences.
What excites me most about emerging technologies is their
potential to transform how we interact with the world. I take a
human-centred approach, applying technologies to create work
anchored in ethics.
Currently I’m at Designit Oslo, working closely with diverse
clients, embedding within software development teams to design
lasting, user-centred solutions that drive results while meeting
real needs.
Experience
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Designit, Oslo
- Senior UX Designer
- UX Designer
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Handmade, Amsterdam
- Interaction Designer
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Star, Munich
- UX Design Intern
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LEGO, Billund
- Design Intern
Education
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Umeå Institute of Design
- Interaction Design MFA
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University of Sussex
- Product Design BSc
Talks & Tutoring
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Grafill
- Navigating AI futures with the Do No Harm Framework
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The School of Visual Arts, NYC
- Short course on speculative AI futures
- Interaction 23
Awards
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Interaction Awards 2021
- Best Student
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Startup Sussex
- Finalist
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LEGO Award for Playful Creativity
- Winner
Say hi 👋
Get in touch at hi@tobywhelan.com, see my CV, or reach out on LinkedIn.