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More bioI am currently the Programme Manager for the Centre for Design innovation in Ireland. I recently developed the Innovation by Design programme, the first user-centred design programme of its kind in Ireland to equip SMEs with the practical tools to innovate more successfully through the effective use of design. I also oversee the development of the Centres website and design innovation blog.
Prior to the Centre, I was Senior Manager of Creative Services at Crayola®, responsible for global branding, packaging development, POS and Internet services.
Prior to Crayola, I was co-founder of AOV in Philadelphia, developing over 20 award-winning websites for a range of regional, national and international clients.
I have worked creatively as a freelance designer, writer, film editor, photographer, and have spoken at a number of International conferences, companies and events on design and innovation including SEEdesign, HOW, Hallmark Cards, DMI, Thinking Creatively Conference, Oracle, the Macromedia User Conference and the Allaire Developers Conference.