LUKE ALLEN
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA
Hi my name is Luke Allen and I'm a passionate UX Designer, front-end
app developer, game designer and stuff maker from
Melbourne,
Australia.
I design clean and modern digital interfaces that are beautiful both in their look and simplicity of use.
I've been designing mobile, desktop and web apps for years and have in depth experience across iOS, Android, Mac, Windows and in-vehicle environments.
This website is a showcase of my work, professional experience and personal interests.
CURRICULUM VITAE
Get to know where I've proven my skills
UI/UX DESIGNER
Intelematics is at the forefront of the telematics industry, delivering intelligent, integrated, customisable data-driven solutions.
Tasks included:
- Heavily involved in the overhaul of our flagship Connected Membership app to optimise the user experience.
- Lead designer for the 'Toyota Link' in vehicle dash system with a focus on simplifying navigation and creating a consistent user interface.
- Created concepts whilst demonstrating high levels of knowledge of UX ideation, high-level requirements, wireframes and interactive prototyping.
- Planned and conducted end-user research testing whilst incorporating user feedback into final product design.
FOUNDER, DIRECTOR & HEAD OF DESIGN
Roksalt is a small boutique software design company based in Melbourne, Australia.
Tasks included:
- Designing over 50 back-end and front-end interfaces for custom iOS / Android applications, websites and CMS systems.
- Creating strong brand identities for clients and ensuring their message is consistent across all platforms.
- Working directly with clients, setting up sales strategies, marketing and developing all inner company processes.
- Creating detailed project specification documents, budgets and asset sheets.
- Working directly with multiple developers both in person and remotely.
CO-FOUNDER, HEAD OF PRODUCTION & LOGISTICS
Single product created by a successful Kickstarter campaign with over $200,000 in pre-funding.
Tasks included:
- Co-creator and head copy writer of a successful Kickstarter campaign that raised over $200k in pre-funding.
- Traveling to China and working directly with manufacturing partners to produce product.
- Directly managing all logistical aspects required to ship nearly 10,000 Scanbox units to people in 31 countries worldwide.
DESIGNER, COPY WRITER & ACCOUNT MANAGER
Limemouse [now Archibald Industries] is a small software design company based in Melbourne, Australia.
Tasks included:
- Direct point of contact with brands such as Polaroid, Blackberry and The Boondock Saints.
- Personally managing all client projects from pre-planning phase through to launch.