Conventional product development is broken. It's time for a change.
Traditionally physical product development is slow, hard and complex. Here's some common pain points my clients have.
We've missed another release window, product development is too slow and impacting our ability to sell in market.
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There's too many new projects being started and not enough existing projects being finished and launched.
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We're deep in development and the cost to manufacture is making this product unviable.
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Design and Engineering aren't communicating, there's too much reworking happening.
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No product market fit - No one seems to know who the customer, user and market is.
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Our manufacturer has over promised and underdelivered, again.
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We should have all the pieces in the team to deliver at speed but decisions aren't being made fast enough.
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We often get to tooling and get stalled due to issues with quality control and getting products manufactured to spec.
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We have an internal team but they're a little green in the commercialisation space, they need some help.
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How I Accelerate Development
Here are some key areas I can help engage on so you can get to market faster.
Clear & Consise Idea to Product Briefs
Defining Product Dev Roadmap
Reviewing Design & Engineering Personnel
Auditing External Suppliers & Partners
Measuring ROI on Design Outcomes
Conducting Early DFMEA & BOM
Identifying Product Market Fit
Getting and Utilising User Feedback
Facilitating Prototyping and Testing
How I Accelerate Development
Here are some key areas I can engage with your team and business on so you can mover faster and get to market quicker.
Building Clear & Consise Idea-to-Product Briefs
Identifying Product Market Fit
Defining Product Development Roadmap
Auditing External Suppliers & Partners
Getting and Utilising User Feedback
Measuring ROI on Design Outcomes
Reviewing Design & Engineering Team Structures
20Yrs
Product & Manufacturing Experience
3yrs
Living in Asia
6yrs
Leading Design Studio
Background
Built From Experience
Background
I bring over two decades of experience shaping products and leading innovation across industries. From collaborating with deep-tech founders to guiding corporate design teams, my
work blends strategic leadership with hands on product design delivery. Along the way, I’ve helped build scalable processes, mentored emerging talent, and delivered award-winning outcomes throughout the Asia-Pacific.
I hold the role as the Convenor of Judges for Product for the Best Design Awards, as well as representing Industrial Design as board member for the Designers Institute of New Zealand.
I'm currently the design directer and founder of Vivid Origin®, a product design studio tailored specifically to accelerate ambitious thinkers to commercialise their products for local and global markets.
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How I Add Value
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Accelerate
Product Design
Helping coach teams improve skills and processes with structure, guidance and accountability.
A strong focus on identifying and increasing performance and providing tangible actions to accelerate product development and achieve specific commercialisation goals.
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Accelerate
Commercialisation
Helping coach teams accelerate the path from prototype to product with strategic guidance and hands-on support.
A clear focus on commercial outcomes - streamlining development, reducing risk, and driving momentum toward market launch and investment-readiness.
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Fractional Design Leadership
Providing fractional design leadership to guide product companies through strategic decisions with clarity, structure, and accountability.
A focus on aligning design direction with commercial priorities—bridging teams and executive leadership to drive product-market fit, streamline development, and support board-level engagement.
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Advisory Board Member
Bringing independent design and commercial insight to the boardroom with clear, actionable guidance grounded in product strategy and market relevance.
Focused on aligning cross-functional teams with business objectives –supporting founders and executives to make informed decisions, de-risk innovation, and unlock sustainable growth.
Built From Experience
I bring over two decades of experience shaping products and leading innovation across industries. From collaborating with deep-tech founders to guiding corporate design teams, my work blends strategic leadership with hands on product design delivery. Along the way, I’ve helped build scalable processes, mentored emerging talent, and delivered award-winning outcomes throughout the Asia-Pacific.
I hold the role as the Convenor of Judges for Product for the Best Design Awards, as well as representing Industrial Design as board member for the Designers Institute of New Zealand.
I'm currently the design directer and founder of Vivid Origin®, a product design studio tailored specifically to accelerate ambitious thinkers to commercialise their products for local and global markets.
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Who I Champion
I work with ambitious leaders and teams who want clear design leadership that gives them the confidence to grow and scale their design capabilities in way that brings measurable impact to their business and goals.
Design and Engineering Team Leaders
Founders and Entrepreneurs
Executives and Senior Leadership
Product Owners
Success Stories
Jesse brings clarity and an innate ability to challenge the status quo, cutting through the noise when you can't see the wood for the trees, with energy, sharp ideas, and focus on what really matters.
Resero Furniture
Hamish Whyte, Founder & CEO
Jesse is a trusted partner to all the teams he works with. His mentorship has contributed meaningfully to the growth and success of multiple companies, and his expertise is both deep and widely respected.
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