Hem Patel

Bridging the gap between the physical & digital.

Hem Patel is the Founding Partner and Managing Director at Parallel, an innovation consultancy specializing in visual analytics and decision intelligence. His work focuses on creating data-driven narratives and products that help organizations understand complex information and make informed decisions. With over 15 years of experience, Hem has developed a strong entrepreneurial skill set, adept at bringing together teams and clients to create validated strategies that align with business objectives.1 2

Professional Background

Education: Hem Patel earned a BA (Hons) in Fashion Promotion + Illustration from the University for the Creative Arts (1996-1999). He also attended the University of Derby, though specific details about his degree there are not provided.1
Career Path:
- Creative Designer at Bloomberg LP
- Senior Lecturer at UCA Epsom
- Co-founder of Signal Noise, a company focused on reimagining data usage.1
- Currently serves as an External Examiner at Central Saint Martins, University of The Arts London, contributing his expertise in design education.1

Contributions and Initiatives

Hem is also the Founding Partner of Encode.info, a platform dedicated to exploring data journeys across design, journalism, and education.
He has been involved with DATA4CHANGE, an organization that promotes the use of data for social impact.1

Under his leadership, Parallel aims to address the limitations of traditional business intelligence tools by focusing on delivering meaningful insights that support decision-making processes in a rapidly evolving data landscape.2 3