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)

Email at

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