Mark Ayres
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Mark Ayres is a design professional dedicated to helping teams create enjoyable, useful, and memorable experiences. He champions ethnographic research, diverse teams, and prototyping to drive innovation and propel organizations forward.
Mark's specialization lies in using design thinking methodologies to facilitate strategic evolution within organizations, paving the way for impactful outcomes. His work has garnered recognition through awards from esteemed entities like the Global Service Design Network, Good Design Awards, and Premier Design Awards.
Mark Ayres holds a Master of Science in Integrated Product Design from Brunel University London and a Bachelor of Arts in Product Design from Leeds Metropolitan University.
With a rich professional history, Mark has held key roles such as Design Research Lead at FreeState, Research Consultant at Collective Futures - An Experimental Design Lab, Service Design Consultant at various organizations, Service Design Lead at Today (formerly Thick), UX Researcher at Sportsbet, Design Researcher at Onzo Ltd., and started his career as a Design Research Intern at Seymour Powell.
