Sebastian Bourges

About

I design software and interfaces for industrial and general public applications. My background is industrial design and I have over 20 years experience in digital media.

I have designed bespoke applications and user experience for some of the biggest companies in Australia and the world such as Pacific National, Australia Post, Aurizon, Rio Tinto, BHP Billiton, NBNco, QUBE, Toyota, R/GA, AIA, NAB (National Australian Bank), Energy Australia and also the entire framework concept for Biarri Commercial Mathematics (2009-2016).

My passion lies in engineering simplicity, designing functional and reliable software that people love to use.

Resume

Resume | CV

Science applied to design

I applied classic scientific methods of hypothesis and experimentation with real users to prove or disprove that services and products will perform as expected before going into production

Simplification through pattern recognition.
Scoping project
Competitors analysis
Design workshops
Co-creation with users
Simple goals, outcomes and success metrics
User and business journeys
Quick withe board ideation sessions
Setting priorities
Drafted user flows
Regular presentations to stakeholders
Interactive low level prototypes
Refined user flow
User testing plan sample size
Production ready design

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Methods

use different methods depending on the problem to resolve, precision required, budget and time constraints.
The most common methods are:

Human Centred Design
Lean UX
Google Design Sprint (GV)
JTBD (Jobs to be done)

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Testimonials

Sebastian was a terrific additional to the team. He is a super talented and knowledgeable guy with a very specialised skill in UX – a true UX expert, unlike many others who pass off the title. His in-depth understanding of different and complex industries meant that he was able to add a lot more than we expected to the workshops and outputs that we created with our client.

Above all, he is an absolute gentleman and was so fondly received by the team here and our client. I can highly recommend him.

Nov 29, 2019

Justin KabbaniManaging Director, Hardhat – LinkedIn

Had the pleasure of working with Sebastián over the last few years, great designer and is willing to put his hand up to mentor and coach others.

Nov 11, 2019

Kelvin DartManaging Director, Our Very Own – LinkedIn

Sebastian is a deep thinker and a genuinely nice guy. He is an pleasure to work with and perfect for the bigger complex CX problems that need solving.

May 16, 2018

Antony BurrowsHead of Banker and Assisted Digital Channels National Australia Bank – LinkedIn

Seb is a very creative person who also brings a outputs focussed approach to bear on the design process. He works well with teams to help them develop amazing UIs.

September 29, 2016

Joe ForbesCo-Founder Biarri | CEO – LinkedIn

Testimonials

Sebastian was a terrific additional to the team. He is a super talented and knowledgeable guy with a very specialised skill in UX – a true UX expert, unlike many others who pass off the title. His in-depth understanding of different and complex industries meant that he was able to add a lot more than we expected to the workshops and outputs that we created with our client.

Above all, he is an absolute gentleman and was so fondly received by the team here and our client. I can highly recommend him.

Nov 29, 2019

Justin KabbaniManaging Director, Hardhat – LinkedIn

Had the pleasure of working with Sebastián over the last few years, great designer and is willing to put his hand up to mentor and coach others.

Nov 11, 2019

Kelvin DartManaging Director, Our Very Own – LinkedIn

Sebastian is a deep thinker and a genuinely nice guy. He is an pleasure to work with and perfect for the bigger complex CX problems that need solving.

May 16, 2018

Antony BurrowsHead of Banker and Assisted Digital Channels National Australia Bank – LinkedIn

Seb is a very creative person who also brings a outputs focussed approach to bear on the design process. He works well with teams to help them develop amazing UIs.

September 29, 2016

Joe ForbesCo-Founder Biarri | CEO – LinkedIn

Sebastian came across as someone with vast knowledge from UX, mathematics to philosophy. He definitely one of the most passionate designer which constantly put on handworks and attention to details. He is very pleasant to work with and bring positivity to the team.

May 17, 2018

Antonio SutjiadiExperience / Visual Designer – LinkedIn

Sebastian’s work is characterised by pleasing graphical experiences. His focus on simplicity makes it a great match to software development and quick time to market, while keeping high quality standards and fundamental artistic methods…

October 11, 2016

Efren Gonzalez Armayor Software Engineer, Electronics Engineer – LinkedIn