Hi, I'm Jaime, a 3rd year QUT Bachelor of Design student majoring in Interaction Design with a minor in Graphic Design.

My journey in design began about 10 years ago when I took up photography, first as a hobby and then later, as a profession. The majority of my work for many years revolved around building and running a wedding photography business which taught me invaluable skills such as on-the-spot problem solving, speedy and effective rapport-building and working creatively under pressure.

My love of photography, travel and the desire to learn a new language by immersion prompted me to relocate to Japan in 2017. Within months of landing I designed and began running an experience on the streets of Tokyo where I led groups of tourists to bustling hotspots, hidden gems and downtown izakaya strips to capture unique photographs of them in dynamic, vibrant and exciting landscapes. This experience became the top rated photography tour in Tokyo on Airbnb Experiences and attracted over 900 guests over a two year period with my work being featured in Jetstar's inflight magazine. View my photography work here.
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My exposure to a wonderfully diverse range of people over these years prompted me to begin studying the field of design more seriously. I completed an online web developer bootcamp and discovered the joy of creating responsive interfaces, beautiful landing pages and digital experiences that are intuitive and look good. I have a special interest in web accessibility and interactive designs which aim to prompt engagement for everybody, regardless of your ability.

In my spare time find me DJ'ing in bars around Brisbane, producing music, taking photos, or travelling around in my converted VW camper van.

⭐️ QUT Executive Dean's Commendation for Academic Excellence Summer Semester, 2022/23 - GPA 7
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⭐️ QUT Executive Dean's Commendation for Academic Excellence Semester 1, 2022 - GPA 7
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⭐️ QUT Executive Dean's Commendation for Academic Excellence Semester 2, 2021 - GPA 7

⭐️ QUT Executive Dean's Commendation for Academic Excellence Semester 1, 2021 - GPA 6.75

⭐️ QUT Executive Dean's Commendation for Academic Excellence Semester 2, 2020 - GPA 7