Temi has never been great at talking in the third person ٭

As a design leader, I create inclusive teams and foster strong, collaborative environments that drive holistic strategic direction and impactful design.

I'm currently Head of Design at Hive. We're supporting independent businesses by building best-in-class commerce operations that enable merchants to keep customers happy and drive growth.
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Principles

Collaboration in all directions
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Openness
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Giving trust
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Fairness
Before Hive, I was a Product Design Manager at Instagram, helping retailers connect to the right audiences and enabling buyers be inspired by amazing brands and products. Before Instagram, I was a UX Manager at Shopify, working on Shop app  — Shopify's first consumer-facing app designed to help people discover and purchase from the diverse merchants powered by Shopify.

Prior to Shop, I was Director of Design at Blinkist, where I established the design organisation — Product Design, Visual Communication and Research — from the ground up. I established the standards and processes that contributed to creating a recognisable and beloved brand, along with a supportive team culture and a high standard of design excellence.

As my career has evolved, so have the challenges I tackle—now they’re often more abstract and complex, weaving together not only design but people, business, and culture. I enjoy diving into the 'why' of these challenges and discovering creative ways to solve for them.

Speaking

° Leading Design, Nov 2023
° HATCH, Oct 2023 Video
° UX Fest London, June 2021
° Leading Design, March 2021
° IxDA Berlin, April 2019 Video
° Berlin Service Experience Camp, Nov 2018 Video
° MobiConf, Oct 2018 Video
Writing
In Audio