Kia ora, I'm Sam Straun, an award winning design director, living and working in Wellington, NZ.
Kia ora, I'm Sam Straun, an award winning design director, living and working in Wellington, NZ.
Kia ora, I'm Sam Straun, an award winning design director, living and working in Wellington, NZ.
I believe that the success of a project is based sound research and compelling, magical design.
I believe that the success of a project is based sound research and compelling, magical design.
I believe that the success of a project is based sound research and compelling, magical design.
Born in Whanganui, studied Mathematics, Physics and Design at Victoria University. I have worked in research, statistics, UX & UI design and web design studios as design lead and director.
Born in Whanganui, studied Mathematics, Physics and Design at Victoria University. I have worked in research, statistics, UX & UI design and web design studios as design lead and director.
Born in Whanganui, studied Mathematics, Physics and Design at Victoria University. I have worked in research, statistics, UX & UI design and web design studios as design lead and director.
C.V
Sharesight - Design Director
Sharesight - Design Director
Sharesight - Design Director
2021 - Present
2021 - Present
Akin - Founder
Akin - Founder
Akin - Founder
2021 - Present
2021 - Present
Digital Arts Network - UX Consultant
Digital Arts Network - UX Consultant
Digital Arts Network - UX Consultant
2020
2020
Optimal Workshop - Design Strategist
Optimal Workshop - Design Strategist
Optimal Workshop - Design Strategist
2018
2018
Davanti Consulting- Design Consultant
Davanti Consulting- Design Consultant
Davanti Consulting- Design Consultant
2016
2016
Selected clients
ANZ, Kiwi Wealth, Meridian Energy, Inland Revenue, Mistry of Social Development, Ministry of Education, Optimal Workshop, Sharesight, Napier City Council, The Rabbit Room, Horizons Regional Council, Victoria University of Wellington.
ANZ, Kiwi Wealth, Meridian Energy, Inland Revenue, Mistry of Social Development, Ministry of Education, Optimal Workshop, Sharesight, Napier City Council, The Rabbit Room, Horizons Regional Council, Victoria University of Wellington.
ANZ, Kiwi Wealth, Meridian Energy, Inland Revenue, Mistry of Social Development, Ministry of Education, Optimal Workshop, Sharesight, Napier City Council, The Rabbit Room, Horizons Regional Council, Victoria University of Wellington.
Accolades
Best Awards - Silver (Creative Director)
Best Awards - Silver (Creative Director)
Best Awards - Silver (Creative Director)
CreativeHQ - StartUp cohort selection
CreativeHQ - StartUp cohort selection
CreativeHQ - StartUp cohort selection
Victoria University - Research Scholarship
Victoria University - Research Scholarship
Victoria University - Research Scholarship
Victoria University - Top of class (Social Design)
Victoria University - Top of class (Social Design)
Victoria University - Top of class (Social Design)