

Design Strategist, UX Leader, Creative Advisor
ex-Intuit,
ex-Bottle Rocket Studios
past collaborations
I love multi-user systems, platforms and dilemmas. I ardently embrace curiosity as a verb. I take the tour, meet the folks, get my hands dirty, ask the unasked question and make to think. And draw to talk. I enjoy unwinding systems with service design and content strategy. And I lead like I design: with curiosity, humility and vulnerability.
Explore James's key skills, specialized expertise, and industry preferences below.
As creative leaders with a shared commitment to quality, collaboration, and creativity, we're proud to pursue out most meaningful work and deliver the best every time.
Individual, team and company coaching and advising
I rely on simple design frameworks to help individuals, teams, and companies clarify problems, focus on moments that matter, construct experiments and metrics to quickly learn, pivot and deliver value.
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I joined Neol for three reasons: 1. To connect with a community of experienced design leaders from whom I hope to learn a great deal. 2. To refocus my experience and energy to addressing the big unsolved problems of our age: sustainability of both planet and people. 3. To restore balance to my life through flexibility, inspiration and impact.