A little bit About me
I'm a Human-centred designer and researcher that can delivery on both research and design. I love using both sides of my brain. If I have to do UI design and data analytics in the same day I roll up my sleeves and get excited. Some empathy driven usability testing on the same day? Perfect.
I get a kick out of getting to know the users and their problems. I also get a kick out of strategy and helping the team grow and hit their goals.
I've run my own start-up, marketed real-estate to overseas investors, worked in sales and more recently, I freelance to offer my Human-Centered Design skills to help companies do good business and achieve their metric of success.
I firmly believe that great UX design is firmly grounded in 4 things;
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1. Reliable research (qualitative & quantitative).
2. Empathy for the user.
3. A focus on designing to solve business problems.
4. Iteration
I love using both sides of my brain...
Mark Leyba, Human-Centred Design Consultant
I get a kick out of getting to know the user and their problems...and helping the team grow and hit its goals.
Mark Leyba, Human-Centred Design Consultant
I freelance to offer my human-centred design skills to help companies do good business and achieve their metric of success.
Mark Leyba, Human-Centred Design Consultant
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Simon Davies, Co-founder of Goodsmiths
Mark is a highly motivated UX Researcher. The work he has carried out has been thorough, well-considered and provided us with actionable insights for our business. Mark has a good understanding of the wider context of business and marketing which really amplifies his skils as a UX consultant. He is friendly, easy to work with and engaging.
Krishan Caldwell, CTO of SignOnSIte
Mark and I worked together to unify the segmented startup outlets in Canberra ...it was Mark's ambition, will and drive that brought the initial concept and team together. Furthermore, his attention to detail and obsession with User Experience allowed us to get a strong initial foothold in the market, connecting with all the major hubs and then provide pathways to connect aspiring students from the local universities with the local startup scene.
Hayden Peters, Head UX Lecturer
Mark has been a passionate and intelligent student...constantly challenging himself and his peers in research and insights. Mark will be a leader in his field when given the right opportunity. He has a keen mind sales, networking and providing clients with the products they want.