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Eric is an advocate for using the design process to innovate a human-centred approach to how we look at education, change management and leadership. He is a keen advocate of problem solving the root cause, rather than the symptoms. He also blends excellent relationship building skills with proven people leadership skills and sound business acumen in order to drive positive change initiatives for organisations. He has been a practicing designer for 30 years specialising in visual communication, brand and brand development and sense of place. More recently he has been involved in tertiary education developing design curriculum based on creative and design industry needs to ensure student employability. He has high standards and creates a great sense of purpose in the team around him, and the people who work indirectly with him. He also works positively with others to help guide them in their careers. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS • Ogilvy CommonHealth - Students and staff part of a data visualisation project that saw Billy Blue College of Design and Ogilvy partner together to present at Sydney VIVID • VIVID, Sydney - Member international panel to discuss how important industry in the classroom is and how design can contribute to health care • Design Can Save Your Life Research Centre - Established to investigate the role of design and branding (visual communication) in the health sector in partner with global WPP Health & Wellness creative head David Davenport-Firth • High Potential - Selected as one of 32 to be part of the Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific (EMEAA) region to join their talent development strategy for staff with high potential • Queensland Olympic Committee - Member sub-committee board for athlete transition from sport into careers • The Design Show, Brisbane - Member international panel to discuss how to get industry into the design classroom • Executive Director - Kokoda Trail Virtual Reality (VR) project released to one million Australian high school students showcasing how Australian service men halted the Japanese invasion during World War II • Executive Director - Thin Ice VR project showing adventurer Tim Jarvis recreating the famous events of polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton Antarctic trek where he discovered climate change has drastically impacted the region • Design Lecturer of the Year - Massey University's Auckland School of Design 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 • Head of Jury, Australian Bright Awards • Vogue Design Internship Award Judge