Digitally Diverse

Join us as we follow Sarah's journey from industrial design student to senior product designer at a bank. We'll hear how she leveraged work experience to land her first packaging design role and then made a big move to the UK. After struggling to find work abroad, Sarah returned to Australia, pivoted to commercial flooring, and discovered user experience design. She then honed her skills at a cloud platform startup before deciding to learn about banking. Through roles at various companies, Sarah gained broad experience and became a senior product designer at Bendigo Bank. She also worked nights designing for a telehealth startup that sold for $135 million! Now, Sarah mentors students and continues to learn from creative people. Hear how trusting her instincts led Sarah through an exciting career journey so far.

Show Notes

Join us as we follow Sarah's journey from industrial design student to senior product designer at a bank. We'll hear how she leveraged work experience to land her first packaging design role and then made a big move to the UK. After struggling to find work abroad, Sarah returned to Australia, pivoted to commercial flooring, and discovered user experience design. She then honed her skills at a cloud platform startup before deciding to learn about banking. Through roles at various companies, Sarah gained broad experience and became a senior product designer at Bendigo Bank. She also worked nights designing for a telehealth startup that sold for $135 million! Now, Sarah mentors students and continues to learn from creative people. Hear how trusting her instincts led Sarah through an exciting career journey so far.

Creators & Guests

Host
Ellen Bennett
Host of Digitally Diverse | Senior Recruiter - Tech, UX, Creative and Marketing

What is Digitally Diverse?

Welcome to Digitally Diverse! This podcast takes a deep dive into the journeys of the movers and shakers in the design and tech industry with the help of host Ellen Bennett. Join us as we sit down with industry leaders, innovators, and creative minds to explore their unique career paths, the lessons they've learned, and the fascinating stories they have to share. Whether you're a seasoned professional, a budding designer, or simply curious about the digital landscape, our episodes offer insights, inspiration, and a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to thrive in these dynamic fields. Tune in for engaging conversations that will inform, inspire, and ignite your passion for digital and design.

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