About Me

I am a Senior Product Designer located in Brisbane, Australia.

Who I Am

I am a Senior Designer with a passion for solving problems through design. I am enthusiastic about accessibility, inclusive design and I love working in industries where my work will have a positive contribution as a whole.

As an end to end designer with several years of experience in the industry, I am able to work from the discovery phase right through the implementation process.I bring empathy to my design process, relish collaboration, and welcome new challenges in my career journey. Contact me if you would like to have a copy of my CV.

When I am not at work, you will find me practising meditation, reading about mindfulness and exercising, I particularly enjoy weight lifting. I am also a big fan of horror movies and thriller TV shows. I also like being in contact with nature as much as possible (I am a passionate environmentalist) and spending time outdoors with my children. I also love travelling and discovering new places.

My design process and work experience

I am a strong follower of the design thinking methodology. I also find fulfilment in collaborating with cross-functional teams towards a shared vision. I value ethical behaviour, discipline, great team communication and innovation in a workplace, and favour corporate governance towards society.

I have worked for startups, SaSS companies, digital agencies and in the corporate and government sector. I have contributed in the design of successful solutions for companies like Suncorp, Virgin Australia, QUT, NSW Health, the Australian Department of Education, Australian Defence, Queensland Museum and Queensland Family and Child Commission.

I can adapt to the requirements of your business, since how a company approaches a design project is individual to their particular requirements. In my design process, I listen to your users' needs and I also pay attention to your business goals. My ultimate goal is to create beautiful experiences that users enjoy and suit your business best.

Skill Set

DESIGN SKILLS

  • Design thinking
  • Product Design
  • Design systems
  • User research
  • Web accessibility (AA and AAA)
  • Figma
  • Sketch
  • Miro
  • Adobe Creative Suite

OTHER SKILLS

  • Bootstrap
  • HTML
  • CSS3
  • Sass
  • CMS (Drupal, Wordpress)
  • SEO and SEM
  • Agile
  • A/B testing

SOFT SKILLS

  • Empathy
  • Problem solving
  • Collaboration
  • Stakeholder management
  • Critical thinking
  • Storytelling
  • Communication skills
  • Time management
  • Presentation skills

Portfolio

I only showcase my portfolio by request. Contact me if you would like to see it and read my case studies.

"Gloria showcases exceptional skills, dedication, professionalism, and made significant contributions to the team. Gloria's extensive UI/UX experience and client relationship-building abilities are invaluable. With strong communication skills, she collaborates effectively across all levels. Gloria's adaptability, enthusiasm, and strong work ethic ensure timely and high-quality project delivery."

Matthew Grove
Associate Director, Symplicit

Gloria is able to create creative outcomes even in constrained circumstances, for example when working with large SaaS platforms that have limited expressive capabilities. Gloria is also a strong advocate for accessibility in design and for inclusive and ethical practices. I highly recommend Gloria if you're looking for a talented and passionate product designer. She'll be a valuable asset to your team.

Ben Kraal
Director, User Experience Design at Symplicit

Gloria is a highly-skilled designer that is very thorough and detail orientated, consistently delivering high-quality work and going the extra mile. She is very talented and driven and is an absolute pleasure to work with.

Gavin Convery
Digital Marketing Specialist at ICEMEDIA