Ben Tollady

Strategic UX consultant & design leader

I help product and design teams uncover insight, shape direction, and deliver digital experiences that drive results - with more signal, less noise.

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Work

How I can help

You’ve got a product to ship, a team to support, and business goals to hit. But when clarity is missing – in the experience, the direction, or the design process itself – things can stall. That’s where I come in.

  • Uncover insight & improve design

    Research, heuristic reviews, and expert design audits that cut through noise and show what matters – and what to do next.

  • Shape strategy & direction

    Whether it’s product vision, journey mapping or experience principles, I help teams make smarter, faster decisions rooted in reality.

  • Build capability & confidence

    Coaching for designers and mentoring for leaders. Guidance on process, culture, and scaling design with less friction.

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The British Museum
Film Victoria
Telstra
Origin Energy
Beyond Blue
The Alfred Hospital
About

Why work with me?

I’ve been in digital for over two decades – agency-side, in-house, and independently. I’ve led design teams of 30+, shaped product strategy at scale, and even built one of Australia’s pioneering UX agencies. I know what it takes to balance user needs, business outcomes, and team realities – and I bring calm, experienced leadership to every engagement. Whether you’re a founder, product lead, agency, or managing a growing team, I can help you solve the right problems – and move forward with confidence.

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I occasionally send out short, thoughtful notes about UX, leadership, and the future of digital. No fluff. No spam.