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User Centred Design Champion
Built entirely in Framer, by Dean Mistlin.
© 2025 needsgoals.com.
User Centred Design Champion
Built entirely in Framer, by Dean Mistlin.
© 2025 needsgoals.com.
User Centred Design Champion
CV
Career + education defining moments
CV
Career + education defining moments
CV
Career + education defining moments
Coursera.org
2024 - 2025
Jun
-
Now
Introduction to Augmented Reality
Learning the fundamentals of augmented reality (AR), and how to build an AR experience using ARCore.
Framer
2023 - Present
Mar
-
Now
UX Developer
Teaching myself how to build database driven, dynamic websites that look awesome and follow tried and tested usability/accessibility standards.
Mesh-AI
2023
Mar
-
Oct
Senior UXD Consultant
Reimagined a planning tool - a web app, forecast to save National Grid Energy Transmission +£10MM. The delivered product achieved a system usability scale rating of 80.
Bernadette
2023
Feb
-
Mar
Senior UXD Consultant
Designed the 2023 homepage Information architecture, to showcase new vehicle launches, and bolster Kia’s position as a market leader in electric vehicles.
British Gas
2021 - 2023
Jan
-
Jan
Senior UX Designer
Proved native mobile apps are effective sales channels. Ran a design sprint - the outcome: generated 334 product sales / £134k revenue in the first 2 weeks from release. The solution also significantly reduced OpEx.
VCCP/O2
2020
Feb
-
Nov
UXD Consultant
Created the E-commerce experience that enables O2’s customers to purchase hardware and accessories on finance.
The Rank Group
2019 - 2020
Feb
-
Feb
Senior UX Designer
Researched/designed ways to improve the player experience in-game, and across key journeys. Solved a GDPR issue on a VIP acquisition journey - projected to boost revenue by ~£455k per annum.
MOO
2018
Nov
-
Dec
Experience Designer
Investigated the top 3 issues that affected product performance, and implemented a solution to reduce customer complaints by 25%.
Manifesto Digital
2018
Oct
-
Dec
UX Consultant
Designed/validated the Information architecture and navigation for Kew.org.
Paymentsense
2018
May
-
Jul
Senior UX Designer
Revamped the content strategy, IA, and navigation for the evolution of paymentsense.com - to improve the customer experience for +20,000 visitors, per month.
British Gas
2015 - 2018
Nov
-
Apr
UX Designer
Proved the value of UX through data-driven, evidence-based design, within product teams and across the organisation. Led conversion rate optimisation for billing and payment journeys, that generated ~£830K, per month for the business.
Akendi
2016
Mar
-
Jun
Journey mapping + usability testing
Workshops, activities and certification.
Rooster Money
2015
Aug
-
Sep
UX Designer
Designed the information architecture and interactions for a native iOS app.
Jerram
2015
Mar
-
May
UX/UI Designer
Defined the content strategy, information architecture, and visual language for several lead generation websites. Pitched concepts to clients using interactive prototypes.
Bowtie app
2015 - 2016
Mar
-
Dec
App designer
Created an opportunity to disrupt the business card market. Formed a small team of engineers in Hanoi and built an Android MVP using Material Design.
TXO Systems
2014
May
-
Dec
Digital/Web Designer
Fulfilled part of an SEO plan. This involved content optimisation through keyword planning, research, and plugging accessibility issues. Several key pages appeared in second position, on page 1 of SERP.
Gripe app
2014 - 2015
Nov
-
Sep
App designer
Inspired by unethical practices around me I decided to create a naming/shaming platform.
John Lewis
2014
Mar
-
Mar
Web Designer
Designed and built responsive email templates using a mobile first approach.
Huumun
2013
Sep
-
Dec
HTML Developer
Built UI components for iPad-specific, interactive presentations to visualise data-rich content, with adaptations in 30 languages. Worked with HTML5, CSS3, and animated SVG’s.
Orckid Design
2012 - 2013
May
-
Mar
Digital Designer
Designed, built, and optimised web pages/journeys for Verbatim, Cleansui, and PH Jones. Used HTML, CSS, and PHP.
Pistachio
2012
Feb
-
Apr
Digital Designer
Design, branding and layout of printed and digital assets for SMEs.
Stella & Dot
2011 - 2012
Nov
-
Feb
Web & Video Designer
The creative force behind the weekly buzz. A video diary, email newsletter, and web update; to engage new and existing partners. - Shot/edited video content using Adobe Premiere Pro. - Managed content with Drupal and Ooyala. - Designed and launched emails with Responsys.
Regus
2011
Sep
-
Nov
Web Designer
Created email templates and digital assets for the regus.com website.
Isrighthere
2009 - 2011
Oct
-
Aug
Creative Designer
Designed the GUI for an IPTV/VOD, hotel-entertainment system, and associated marketing assets.
Thames Valley University
2009
Mar
-
May
Web design for business beginners
Learned design and development practices for building standards-compliant and accessible websites.
London College of Fashion
2003 - 2006
Sep
-
July
BA hons Fashion Photography
My dissertation and final major project investigated the use of subliminal messages in advertising and their effects on consumer behaviour.
East Berkshire College
2001 - 2003
Sep
-
July
AVCE Art & Design
Included AS Level Photography, AS Level Graphic Design. Nurtured creativity and trained my eye.
Coursera.org
2024 - 2025
Jun
-
Now
Introduction to Augmented Reality
Learning the fundamentals of augmented reality (AR), and how to build an AR experience using ARCore.
Framer
2023 - Present
Mar
-
Now
UX Developer
Teaching myself how to build database driven, dynamic websites that look awesome and follow tried and tested usability/accessibility standards.
Mesh-AI
2023
Mar
-
Oct
Senior UXD Consultant
Reimagined a planning tool - a web app, forecast to save National Grid Energy Transmission +£10MM. The delivered product achieved a system usability scale rating of 80.
Bernadette
2023
Feb
-
Mar
Senior UXD Consultant
Designed the 2023 homepage Information architecture, to showcase new vehicle launches, and bolster Kia’s position as a market leader in electric vehicles.
British Gas
2021 - 2023
Jan
-
Jan
Senior UX Designer
Proved native mobile apps are effective sales channels. Ran a design sprint - the outcome: generated 334 product sales / £134k revenue in the first 2 weeks from release. The solution also significantly reduced OpEx.
VCCP/O2
2020
Feb
-
Nov
UXD Consultant
Created the E-commerce experience that enables O2’s customers to purchase hardware and accessories on finance.
The Rank Group
2019 - 2020
Feb
-
Feb
Senior UX Designer
Researched/designed ways to improve the player experience in-game, and across key journeys. Solved a GDPR issue on a VIP acquisition journey - projected to boost revenue by ~£455k per annum.
MOO
2018
Nov
-
Dec
Experience Designer
Investigated the top 3 issues that affected product performance, and implemented a solution to reduce customer complaints by 25%.
Manifesto Digital
2018
Oct
-
Dec
UX Consultant
Designed/validated the Information architecture and navigation for Kew.org.
Paymentsense
2018
May
-
Jul
Senior UX Designer
Revamped the content strategy, IA, and navigation for the evolution of paymentsense.com - to improve the customer experience for +20,000 visitors, per month.
British Gas
2015 - 2018
Nov
-
Apr
UX Designer
Proved the value of UX through data-driven, evidence-based design, within product teams and across the organisation. Led conversion rate optimisation for billing and payment journeys, that generated ~£830K, per month for the business.
Akendi
2016
Mar
-
Jun
Journey mapping + usability testing
Workshops, activities and certification.
Rooster Money
2015
Aug
-
Sep
UX Designer
Designed the information architecture and interactions for a native iOS app.
Jerram
2015
Mar
-
May
UX/UI Designer
Defined the content strategy, information architecture, and visual language for several lead generation websites. Pitched concepts to clients using interactive prototypes.
Bowtie app
2015 - 2016
Mar
-
Dec
App designer
Created an opportunity to disrupt the business card market. Formed a small team of engineers in Hanoi and built an Android MVP using Material Design.
TXO Systems
2014
May
-
Dec
Digital/Web Designer
Fulfilled part of an SEO plan. This involved content optimisation through keyword planning, research, and plugging accessibility issues. Several key pages appeared in second position, on page 1 of SERP.
Gripe app
2014 - 2015
Nov
-
Sep
App designer
Inspired by unethical practices around me I decided to create a naming/shaming platform.
John Lewis
2014
Mar
-
Mar
Web Designer
Designed and built responsive email templates using a mobile first approach.
Huumun
2013
Sep
-
Dec
HTML Developer
Built UI components for iPad-specific, interactive presentations to visualise data-rich content, with adaptations in 30 languages. Worked with HTML5, CSS3, and animated SVG’s.
Orckid Design
2012 - 2013
May
-
Mar
Digital Designer
Designed, built, and optimised web pages/journeys for Verbatim, Cleansui, and PH Jones. Used HTML, CSS, and PHP.
Pistachio
2012
Feb
-
Apr
Digital Designer
Design, branding and layout of printed and digital assets for SMEs.
Stella & Dot
2011 - 2012
Nov
-
Feb
Web & Video Designer
The creative force behind the weekly buzz. A video diary, email newsletter, and web update; to engage new and existing partners. - Shot/edited video content using Adobe Premiere Pro. - Managed content with Drupal and Ooyala. - Designed and launched emails with Responsys.
Regus
2011
Sep
-
Nov
Web Designer
Created email templates and digital assets for the regus.com website.
Isrighthere
2009 - 2011
Oct
-
Aug
Creative Designer
Designed the GUI for an IPTV/VOD, hotel-entertainment system, and associated marketing assets.
Thames Valley University
2009
Mar
-
May
Web design for business beginners
Learned design and development practices for building standards-compliant and accessible websites.
London College of Fashion
2003 - 2006
Sep
-
July
BA hons Fashion Photography
My dissertation and final major project investigated the use of subliminal messages in advertising and their effects on consumer behaviour.
East Berkshire College
2001 - 2003
Sep
-
July
AVCE Art & Design
Included AS Level Photography, AS Level Graphic Design. Nurtured creativity and trained my eye.
Coursera.org
2024 - 2025
Jun
-
Now
Introduction to Augmented Reality
Learning the fundamentals of augmented reality (AR), and how to build an AR experience using ARCore.
Framer
2023 - Present
Mar
-
Now
UX Developer
Teaching myself how to build database driven, dynamic websites that look awesome and follow tried and tested usability/accessibility standards.
Mesh-AI
2023
Mar
-
Oct
Senior UXD Consultant
Reimagined a planning tool - a web app, forecast to save National Grid Energy Transmission +£10MM. The delivered product achieved a system usability scale rating of 80.
Bernadette
2023
Feb
-
Mar
Senior UXD Consultant
Designed the 2023 homepage Information architecture, to showcase new vehicle launches, and bolster Kia’s position as a market leader in electric vehicles.
British Gas
2021 - 2023
Jan
-
Jan
Senior UX Designer
Proved native mobile apps are effective sales channels. Ran a design sprint - the outcome: generated 334 product sales / £134k revenue in the first 2 weeks from release. The solution also significantly reduced OpEx.
VCCP/O2
2020
Feb
-
Nov
UXD Consultant
Created the E-commerce experience that enables O2’s customers to purchase hardware and accessories on finance.
The Rank Group
2019 - 2020
Feb
-
Feb
Senior UX Designer
Researched/designed ways to improve the player experience in-game, and across key journeys. Solved a GDPR issue on a VIP acquisition journey - projected to boost revenue by ~£455k per annum.
MOO
2018
Nov
-
Dec
Experience Designer
Investigated the top 3 issues that affected product performance, and implemented a solution to reduce customer complaints by 25%.
Manifesto Digital
2018
Oct
-
Dec
UX Consultant
Designed/validated the Information architecture and navigation for Kew.org.
Paymentsense
2018
May
-
Jul
Senior UX Designer
Revamped the content strategy, IA, and navigation for the evolution of paymentsense.com - to improve the customer experience for +20,000 visitors, per month.
British Gas
2015 - 2018
Nov
-
Apr
UX Designer
Proved the value of UX through data-driven, evidence-based design, within product teams and across the organisation. Led conversion rate optimisation for billing and payment journeys, that generated ~£830K, per month for the business.
Akendi
2016
Mar
-
Jun
Journey mapping + usability testing
Workshops, activities and certification.
Rooster Money
2015
Aug
-
Sep
UX Designer
Designed the information architecture and interactions for a native iOS app.
Jerram
2015
Mar
-
May
UX/UI Designer
Defined the content strategy, information architecture, and visual language for several lead generation websites. Pitched concepts to clients using interactive prototypes.
Bowtie app
2015 - 2016
Mar
-
Dec
App designer
Created an opportunity to disrupt the business card market. Formed a small team of engineers in Hanoi and built an Android MVP using Material Design.
TXO Systems
2014
May
-
Dec
Digital/Web Designer
Fulfilled part of an SEO plan. This involved content optimisation through keyword planning, research, and plugging accessibility issues. Several key pages appeared in second position, on page 1 of SERP.
Gripe app
2014 - 2015
Nov
-
Sep
App designer
Inspired by unethical practices around me I decided to create a naming/shaming platform.
John Lewis
2014
Mar
-
Mar
Web Designer
Designed and built responsive email templates using a mobile first approach.
Huumun
2013
Sep
-
Dec
HTML Developer
Built UI components for iPad-specific, interactive presentations to visualise data-rich content, with adaptations in 30 languages. Worked with HTML5, CSS3, and animated SVG’s.
Orckid Design
2012 - 2013
May
-
Mar
Digital Designer
Designed, built, and optimised web pages/journeys for Verbatim, Cleansui, and PH Jones. Used HTML, CSS, and PHP.
Pistachio
2012
Feb
-
Apr
Digital Designer
Design, branding and layout of printed and digital assets for SMEs.
Stella & Dot
2011 - 2012
Nov
-
Feb
Web & Video Designer
The creative force behind the weekly buzz. A video diary, email newsletter, and web update; to engage new and existing partners. - Shot/edited video content using Adobe Premiere Pro. - Managed content with Drupal and Ooyala. - Designed and launched emails with Responsys.
Regus
2011
Sep
-
Nov
Web Designer
Created email templates and digital assets for the regus.com website.
Isrighthere
2009 - 2011
Oct
-
Aug
Creative Designer
Designed the GUI for an IPTV/VOD, hotel-entertainment system, and associated marketing assets.
Thames Valley University
2009
Mar
-
May
Web design for business beginners
Learned design and development practices for building standards-compliant and accessible websites.
London College of Fashion
2003 - 2006
Sep
-
July
BA hons Fashion Photography
My dissertation and final major project investigated the use of subliminal messages in advertising and their effects on consumer behaviour.
East Berkshire College
2001 - 2003
Sep
-
July
AVCE Art & Design
Included AS Level Photography, AS Level Graphic Design. Nurtured creativity and trained my eye.