Gavin Prentice

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Curious designer, diver & wrestling referee for my 2 energetic boys

Leveraging over 15 years of agency experience and a strong background in creative artworking

Available for work

My journey into UX

After over 15 years as a creative artworker in the fast-paced agency world, I was ready for a new challenge.

My journey into UX design began at Marlin Communications, where I took on the task of streamlining our processes.

I found joy in simplifying complex workflows, and that’s when it hit me—designing seamless user experiences was where my true passion lay.

I loved transforming intricate problems into intuitive solutions. This realisation led me to dive into UX design, where I now blend my creative background with a focus on designing user-centric experiences.

When my role was made redundant in 2023, I jumped at the chance to study full-time UX Design at General Assembly. It was here that I mastered the double diamond process, deepening my expertise and passion for creating impactful user experiences.

My work summary

I'm a UX Designer with a background in creative artworking. I have worked on small charity campaigns right up to product launches in San Francisco for Apple. My diverse experience have shaped me into a well-rounded designer with develop strong creative problem solving and collaboration skills.

Before that, I was the sole Creative Artworker at Marlin Communications, supporting a team of four designers on impactful charity and fundraising campaigns.

Prior to Marlin, I honed my skills at Breville, working on packaging and a range of print and marketing collateral.

In 2015, I joined the team at Hulsbosch, where I contributed to renowned brands like Football Australia, Apple, Royal Caribbean, and the McGrath Foundation. These diverse experiences have enriched my design journey, making it both dynamic and rewarding.

Employment summary

Freelancing (UX Design)

Freelancing
(UX Design)

2024–Present

Marlin Comms. (Advertising)

2021-2023

Breville (Packaging)

2019-2021

Hulsbosch (Branding)

2015-2019

When I'm not at work….

you’ll find me coaching my son’s soccer team with 6 highly energetic players

I enjoy the challenge of designing training sessions that are fun and engaging.

Leveraging my knowledge and psychology understanding, I continually test and refine sessions to get maximum participation.

My goal is to hopefully instill lifelong habits to cultivate healthy lifestyles.

My current reading list

Articulating Design Decisions

O'Reilly

Addiction by Design

Natasha Dow Schüll

Laws of UX

O'Reilly

Hooked

Nir Eyal

Lean UX

O'Reilly

Atomic Habits

James Clear

Articulating Design Decisions

Addiction By Design

Laws of UX

Hooked

Lean UX

Atomic Habits

Articulating Design Decisions

Addiction By Design

Laws of UX

Hooked

Lean UX

Atomic Habits

Articulating Design Decisions

Addiction By Design

Laws of UX

Hooked

Lean UX

Atomic Habits

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What clients & colleagues say about me

I highly recommend Gavin to any organisation seeking a UX design consultant..

…..I am confident that Gavin would be a wonderful asset to any project or team requiring top–tier UX design skills and strategic thinking.”

Samuel Philipos

Founder, Open - Mortgage Tech

Based on my experience managing Gavin, I highly recommend him for any position requiring a strong work ethic and creative problem-solving skills. His exceptional communication skills & positive attitude make him a pleasure to work with and an asset to any team.

Matthew Ware

Assistant Director, ACT Government

I relied on Gavin to juggle multiple tasks and each time he was able to exceed expectations. Gavin proved to be a valuable asset, collaborative team member and I highly recommend him for any design projects.

Robert Davy

Studio Manager, XPO Brands

Overall, Gavin was an integral part of the team, and I would highly recommend him to any company. His creative flair and technical expertise made him a pleasure to work with and his ability to multitask was a real asset when it came to getting the job done

Lorelee Ljuboja

Founder, Intemporelle

I highly recommend Gavin who I had the pleasure of working with at Marlin Communications. Gavin was a highly valued member of our team and consistently demonstrated his technical knowledge, eye for detail and problem-solving skills.

Leanne Thomas

Design Director, Marlin Comms.