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HUMAN
DESIGN.

Design helps improve our lives in the present. Design thinking helps us chart a path into the future.

Hello. G'Day. Hola. 你好. Ciao. Bonjour.

Nice to meet you. I am a Human-Centred Designer and partner at RENY®Studio, I obsess over the interdisciplinary nature of how Design Thinking can pioneer transformation in screen design, service design, system design and strategy, across sectors such as education, health, government, technology, the social sector and business.

My work revolves around a simple question; where should we turn our attention for creative exploration, to ensure we continually design better outcomes for humanity? In my day job, I help people in organisations to think like a designer, empowering them to better develop, communicate, and pursue strategy and pioneer purpose-led transformation.

Full Bio & Story
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HUMAN CENTRED DESIGN.

Matching purpose with profit for people and planet with strategy, design and storytelling.

Visit RENY®Studio

Views Project

A new home for 75,000 staff for one of Australia's leading banks. Information is accessible with a swipe of a thumb.

Digital Mailbox

Design Thinking Advisory on the future of mail & Technology in Australia.

Future Fuel Project

Advisory project on how to reimagine Autogas for a sustainable future.

UX Design

Using screens to educate and create smart innovation for Gulf globally.

Digital Diversity

The development of a digital platform to promote diversity and inclusion through employment and talent acquisition.

I-Can Project

Design and Development to promote movement and engagement for indigenous youth.

WRITING, SPEAKING & PODCASTING.

Ben is an award winning writer & former editor at White Spaces. He continues his writing at ID weekly on Substack. Dear Luke & Ben, can be found on Spotify & Apple.

Ben’s work has been featured in the following magazines.

Bob Brown

A conversation with Bob Brown on how to save the planet.

Tim Ross

A conversation with Tim Ross on Culture, Design and Identity.

Ellidy Pullin

A conversation with Ellidy about loss and love and the next steps.

Ben Gillies

A conversation with Silverchairs Ben Gillies on re-invention, purpose and cricket.

Life at 40

I wrote this article on my 40th birthday, how to lean in and step aside.

Myf Warhust

On culture and living with purpose with Australia's queen on pop culture.
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IMPACT & INFLUENCE.

Since 2009, Ben has been working with the world's leading brands on design projects focused on human centred design, innovation and technology.

Chumpy Pullin Foundation

As a founding board member, Ben designed and shaped the identity, brand, user experience, software, and fundraising platform, ensuring a seamless and engaging experience, and helping to raise over $1 million since the foundation's inception.

Snow Australia

At the National Snowsports Training Centre in Jindabyne, Ben's work encompassed environmental design, brand design, and wayfinding. Blending aesthetics and functionality.

Skin Check Champions

Design and development of the world's first Skin Cancer Assistant to assist in the prevention of Skin Cancer in Australia. This is a world first and won multiple design awards.

Blakey Johnston World Record

Working with Blakey Johnston for 9 months on the activation, design and concept for the World's Longest Surfing Record. Raising $500,000 for mental health.

Arky for Balu Blue Foundation

We are working with the Balu Blue Foundation on the Design & development of the world's first technology-based Wildlife rescue application.

Making Work Absolutely Human (mwah)

As a founding member of the Advisory Board for the mwah, Ben worked on the design and development of the mwah brand, UX, platform and business/brand strategy.

Standard Sock Company

Design & Development of the worlds most sustainable Snowsports sock.

Electric Eyewear

Partner in one of the worlds most creative eyewear brands, established in California in 2001.

PROJECTS
IN 2023.

Ben is currently working in Advisory Roles and Board Positions across some important projects and companies.

Chumpy Pullin Foundation

Founding Board Member. Strategic & Design Advisory work including brand activations.

Skin Check Champions

Design & Development that will change the face of skin cancer prevention forever.

B Corp Certification

RENY®Studio is almost two years into our B Corp Journey. More soon on that through the journal.

Gig Economy

We are working on opening new design studios in Indonesia to play a more intentional role in the evolution of the Gig Economy.

Dear Luke & Ben

We are now ready to complete Season Two as Dear Luke & Ben continues to evolve.

7 Things Series

RENY®Studio is filming the new 7 Things Series with 7 short films on Design Thinking, launching in Q4 2023.

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