Malawi 2016, with Habitat for Humanity

About

About

More about me and my processes

More about me and my processes

Trouble, 2018

About Me

About Me

For over a decade, I’ve transformed insights into impactful designs, building bridges between users and technology. As a Product Design Lead with a foundation in teaching, I’ve mastered the art of simplifying complexity and creating systems that empower users, and business.

In the last 10 years, I’ve helped lead cross-functional teams, mentored designers, and crafted design systems that scale and endure. From discovery to user testing, I champion the entire product journey, ensuring every decision is informed, intentional, and user-centered. Collaboration is at the heart of my process— I believe design is a catalyst for conversation, one that aligns teams around a shared vision and propels innovation.

For over a decade, I’ve transformed insights into impactful designs, building bridges between users and technology. As a Product Design Lead with a foundation in teaching, I’ve mastered the art of simplifying complexity and creating systems that empower users, and business.

In the last 10 years, I’ve helped lead cross-functional teams, mentored designers, and crafted design systems that scale and endure. From discovery to user testing, I champion the entire product journey, ensuring every decision is informed, intentional, and user-centered. Collaboration is at the heart of my process— I believe design is a catalyst for conversation, one that aligns teams around a shared vision and propels innovation.

Skills

Skills

Visual Design
Design Systems
User Research
Branding
Prototyping
Web Development

Visual Design
Design Systems
User Research
Branding
Prototyping
Web Development

Speaking Engagements

Speaking Engagements

NxNW
Belfast Design Week
CCEA iGeneration
Teachmeet

NxNW
Belfast Design Week
CCEA iGeneration
Teachmeet

Favourite Reads

Favourite Reads

Shoe Dog
Permanent Record
Becoming Steve Jobs
The Captain Class
Hooked
Start With Why

Shoe Dog
Permanent Record
Becoming Steve Jobs
The Captain Class
Hooked
Start With Why

© Gavin Friel 2025

© Gavin Friel 2025

© Gavin Friel 2025

© Gavin Friel 2025

© Gavin Friel 2025