Challenges of Navigating Your Design Career Pathway
Here's some common pain points my clients have.
I know I'm capable of more innovative solutions, but I’m struggling to balance creativity with the commercial pressure to just ‘get it out the door.’
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I’ve hit a ceiling in my role and I’m not sure what the path forward looks like. I want to grow into a more strategic leadership position, but there’s no clear support or roadmap.
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I keep running into roadblocks when it comes to getting designs into production. What looks great on paper ends up being too expensive to manufacture the way we planned.
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Design, engineering, and manufacturing are speaking different languages. I’m stuck in the middle, translating and fixing problems that shouldn’t be problems.
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I’ve done good work but I don’t know how to package it and promote it. I’m not confident my portfolio really reflects what I can do.
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I’m trying to stay ahead of the curve with new tools, new materials, new methods. I don’t know where to focus my learning.
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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 Help Grow Your Career
Here are some key areas I can engage with you so you can take control of your career and ensure you're on the right trajectory for where you want to head.
Plan Your Career Pathway
Position Yourself for Potential Employers
Define Your Niche and Areas of Growth
Understand Industry Trends
Get Buy-in for Design Ideas
Understand the Business of Design
Navigate 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.
Our Services
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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.
Currently I'm the design directer and founder of product design studio Vivid Origin®.
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The Numbers
20+
Years
Of product design, development and commercialisation experience.
100+
Partnerships
Working with global brands, deeptech startups and established manufacturers.
4+
Years
Living and working in Asia and spending time on the factory floor.
2+
Years
As a Startup Mentor for the Ministry of Awesome and Creative HQ.
6+
Years
As a founder and design director of Vivid Origin®.
Who I Champion
I work with ambitious people who are seeking clear guidance and mentorship that gives them the confidence and tools improve their design capabilities and grow their career.
Product and Industrial Designers
Product Engineers
Graduates and Students
Solo Makers and Creatives
How I Support Teams
Success Stories
Jesse has a rare ability to bridge strong design craft with real-world business thinking. His experience and approach make him an outstanding mentor for both new graduates and experienced designers looking to lift their impact.
Massey University
Rodney Adank, Associate Professor - Industrial Design
Jesse’s support and mentorship gave me a clearer understanding of the full product design journey, from research to execution. His honest and constructive feedback helped me grow more quickly and confidently. I now have sharper skills and a deeper sense of how design can solve real-world business problems.
Industrial Design Intern
Gemma Sims
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