About — lachie.design

ABOUT

Crafting beautiful and functional digital experiences

Hello! I’m Lachie, I’m a New Zealand designer passionate about UI/UX and product design based in Munich, Germany. I believe design is a social endeavour. It isn’t merely about solving problems; it’s about understanding human behaviour and crafting functional and aesthetic experiences.

Recently, I worked at the digital agency Springload, creating useful digital products and experiences that enable change for good. Prior to that, I worked at the Mobile Innovation Lab at the New Zealand Police, and tutored product design and creative coding at Massey University and Victoria University in Wellington, New Zealand.

I graduated from Massey University, New Zealand with a Bachelor of Design Honours in 2016.

lachlan.philipson@me.com
+49 178 3324139
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Springload
Te Pipītanga

2018 – 2023

EXPERIENCE

Experience Design Lead

I lead the UX design and research ethics practice for Springload. Projects included a digital tool for public consultation on climate adaption planning and a website redesign that aggregates the digital records of all museums in New Zealand.

Senior Experience Designer

I was the lead designer on projects for the National Museum of New Zealand, Meridian Energy, waste reduction startup Again Again and others. My responsibilities spanned from wireframes, usability testing, interaction design and workshop facilitation.

UX/UI Designer

I collaborated with a diverse range of clients including Kiwibank, New Zealand Customs Service and Accuro insurance. Others spanned mobile, web and installation design and serious games for scientific research.

New Zealand Police
Nga Pirihimana O Aotearoa

2015 – 2018

Service Designer

As part of the Mobile Innovation Lab, I contributed to the design of OnDuty, a mission critical iOS application for over 10,000 frontline officers. This was part of a transformation of family violence first response process. This role involved iOS app design, service design, and Agile development.

Victoria University
Te Herenga Waka

2019 – 2020

Senior Tutor, Product Design

Through a combination of hands-on practice, constructive critique, and theoretical discussions, I supported students to craft intuitive, user-friendly digital products as part of the Product Design Masters Course at Victoria University.

Massey University
Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa

2015 – 2017

Tutor, Creative Coding

I tutored a creative coding course for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Visual Communication Design course. Topics included the basics of coding and using the Processing programming language.

SKILLS

My toolbox

Understanding your user’s experience is the cornerstone for building intuitive and impactful solutions. I believe that an empathetic understanding of user needs is essential for creating designs that not only work well but also feel natural and obvious.

The Meridian Energy website outlines my approach to user experience.
I use interaction design to create fluid, beautiful interfaces that encourage engagement and simplify complex tasks. By marrying form and function, I aim to elevate user experiences from mere transactions to memorable interactions.

The Kōtuia ngā Kete website showcases my skills in this area.
Ensuring the accessibility of my work is non-negotiable; it ensures that digital experiences are inclusive and available to all, regardless of ability or circumstance. I have experience working with WCAG as well as best practice on iOS and Android.

The Austin Assessment iPad Game demonstrates my commitment to accessibility.
I am experienced in mobile app design with a deep understanding of platform-specific conventions, while also crafting cross-platform experiences that maintain a consistent brand voice. My work has leveraged the unique capabilities of mobile devices while creating light and fast experiences, which are essential for on-the-go interactions.

The Again Again Mobile App highlights these principles.
My approach to data visualisation is focused on making complex information easily digestible and actionable. Through the strategic use of colour, layout, and interactive elements, I aim to illuminate insights and facilitate decision-making for a wide range of audiences.
The Te Papa Earthquake Interactive showcases my skills in this area.