Christine Calo
Designer of Beautiful UX & Digital Products
Digital technology is a ubiquitous part of our lives and it’s ever-growing, evolving, and shaping our future. I’m forever fanatical about the digital space and I’m passionate about designing great digital products and solutions. I endeavor to solve problems through good design and I strive to create products people love.
I’m a senior creative designer who has held various titles such as Digital Art Director, Lead Product Designer, and Senior UX/UI Designer. With all these different titles, what remains the same is my goal which is to endeavor to solve problems through good design and to work to optimise interactive human experiences across a spectrum of different mediums such as multi-platform web apps, native iOS and Android apps, games and digital campaigns. I strive to design memorable, useful products and believe in a more collaborative approach (especially between design and development teams). This leads to the agility to innovate and create truly great products.
Feel free to browse through a selection of work
Deep dive into my design process
Contact
Want to say hi, you can connect with me on LinkedIn.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering
University of Melbourne
Major: Geomatic/Geospatial Engineering, Location-based services, GIS, Spatial Analysis, Remote Sensing
The degree blends the knowledge of science and engineering with information technologies to solve complex, real-world problems. The diverse issues tackled by the field range from tracking a vehicle’s location within a city to determining land use from a satellite image. Geomatics/Geospatial engineers focus on the science and technologies related to positioning and navigation, sensors, measurements and mapping, as well as on spatial awareness and intelligence.
Microsoft Professional Program in Artificial Intelligence Course
Course 1 - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Course via edX - founded by MIT and Harvard University
Completed and received Certification
This computer science course provides an overview of AI, it teaches how to build simple machine learning models with Azure Machine Learning, as well as, shows to use Python and Microsoft Cognitive Services to work with text, speech, image and video. The course also covers the basics of Microsoft Bot Framework and how to implement it to build intelligent conversational bots.
Product Design by Google Course
Course via Udacity - Founded by Sebastian Thrun founder of GoogleX and David Stavens an entrepreneur, scientist
Course completed
This course covers Silicon Valley startups best practices and frameworks used for product design. It teaches how to perform Google Design Sprint developed at Google Ventures and is exclusively taught in this course. The course covers how to design, prototype and test your ideas, as well as, how to design low-fidelity mockups for products and capture appropriate metrics.
IBM Chatbot Building Essentials Course
Course via Coursera - founded by Standford University
Completed and received Certification & Badge
This course covers building Chatbots by leveraging IBM Watson's Natural Language Processing capabilities to plan, implement, test and deploy chatbots. It teaches the key principles of good chatbot design and how to visually plan and build chatbots with IBM Watson Assistant and how to deploy them on websites.
More short courses
Native App Accessibility Training Course Intopia - June 2022
Designing for Accessibility and Inclusion Course Intopia - June 2021
Unity - 2d and 2.5d Game Development - Udemy - Sept 2020 - Certificate
Android / iOS Game Development - Unity Basics - Udemy - July 2020 - Certificate
Design Thinking Course - Udemy - July 2020 - Certificate
Master Cognitive Bias & Improve Critical Thinking - July 2020 - Certificate
Where else you can find me
Owner of a boutique gallery
In my spare time, I’m an owner of a boutique gallery where I sell artworks. A few months ago, I decided to take a work sabbatical to recharge after many years of nonstop work. As a natural workaholic, I soon discovered a new passion for creating and selling old world-style artwork, particularly corgi portraits. This newfound passion has since blossomed into a thriving venture, with consistent sales and commissions coming in from around the globe every week. I am incredibly grateful to have found this passion, as it has not only allowed me to make great connections with others but it has also brought joy to corgi owners worldwide.
Other Interests
Snowboarding, Running & Climbing
I've been snowboarding for 18 years, I also do long-distance running and climbing. Always happy to connect with fellow active people on strava.
DIY & Restoration Projects
On the side I love working on DIY and restoration projects. Feel free to check out my work here on instagram.
Awards & Contributions
Australia Post Hackathon – Hackcessibility - Won Customer Delight Award 08 April 2022
Australia Post - Digital and Data Product Designer Quarterly Award 09 June 2021
Addressed UX issues from Intopia Accessibility Audits for all of Digital iD’s platforms which lead to all 3 platforms, iOS, Android and Web receiving Accessibility International standard WCAG 2.1 Level A and Level AA Certification - May 2021
Designed Digital iD’s Passport scanning NFC capability in our iOS app. This resulted in our company being the first in the world to release Passport scanning on iOS, launched on the same day as Apple released technology - September 20, 2019. This wouldn’t have been possible without our talented developer Jack Yue Li.
Bupa Hackathon Inspire Day – supported by Microsoft, DXC, Optus and Avanade- Won the Customer Love award – Aug 2017
Lead designer of Bupa's Knowledge Management System - during my time on the KM project our team achieved accreditation by APQC - lifting from Level 1 maturity in 2016 to Level 3 in 2018.
Part of the high performing team that won - Finalist for Bupa Global Awards - Digital Transformation
MFA Media Federation of Australia 2017 Gold Award Winner – Just Another Day in WA
2017 Mumbrella Travel Marketing Award Social Idea of the Year Shortlisted – Just Another Day in WA
2017 Mumbrella Travel Marketing Award PR Idea of the Year Shortlisted – Just Another Day in WA
2017 Mumbrella Travel Marketing Award Best Media Strategy Shortlisted – Just Another Day in WA
2017 Mumbrella Travel Marketing Award Use of Native or Content Marketing Shortlisted – Just Another Day in WA
2017 Mumbrella Travel Marketing Award Ad Campaign of the Year Shortlisted - Just Another Day in WA
IAB Mixx - Silver: Best Response and Lead Generation - Honda Jazz - Magic Mobile Drive-In 2015
IAB Mixx - Shortlist: Location-Based Advertising - Honda Jazz - Magic Mobile Drive-In 2015
Spikes Awards - Shortlist: Outdoor – Transit - Honda Jazz – Magic Mobile Drive-In 2015
APMA Awards - Gold: Best Use of Creative in a Campaign - Honda Jazz – Magic Mobile Drive-In 2015
APMA Awards - Silver: Most Innovative Idea / Concept - Honda Jazz – Magic Mobile Drive-In 2015
APMA Awards - Bronze: Best Activity Generating Brand Awareness and Trial - Honda Jazz – Magic Mobile Drive-In 2015
BEfest Awards - Shortlist: Best Use of Experiential - Honda Jazz – Magic Mobile Drive-In 2015
ADMA AC&E Awards - Shortlist: Integrated Campaign - Honda Jazz – Magic Mobile Drive-In 2015
ADMA AC&E Awards - Shortlist: Mobile Marketing - Honda Jazz – Magic Mobile Drive-In 2015
ADMA AC&E Awards - Shortlist: Out-Of-Home - Honda Jazz – Magic Mobile Drive-In 2015
ADMA AC&E Awards - Shortlist: Ambient or Experiential - Honda Jazz – Magic Mobile Drive-In 2015
Judge for the 21st Annual AIMIA Awards 12th Mar 2015
My story on Japan & photo narrative featured on 'Exposure - Featured Stories' - January 27th 2015
Creatitivity Editors Pick 2014
Shortlisted, Cannes Outdoor 2014
Best integrated campaign, MAXX Awards
Best PR campaign, MAXX Awards
B&T Awards: Content Marketing Strategy
ADMA: Gold – Best Microsite
ONE Show: Merit
Facebook Awards: Silver
Asian Marketing Effectiveness Awards (FAME): 2 x Silver, 2 x Bronze
New York Festival: 2 x Finalists
Adnews: Finalist: Campaign of the year
Behance Web Design Served November 6th 2014 Featured
New York Design Blog - Artful Club - August 31st 2014 Featured Interview
From up North - High Quality Design Inspiration - July 7th 2014 Featured
Behance App Design Served July 3rd 2014 Featured
Adweek Talent Gallery July 2nd 2014 Featured
BeType 27th July 2014 Featured
Typostrate 2nd July 2014 Featured
Cannes Lions - 4 x Bronze Lions June 2014 - RCT
Cannes Mobile Lions - Bronze Lion June 2014 - Video Stamp
Finalist D&AD awards Innovative Media 2014
R/GA Advertising in the Digital Age June 19th 2014 Featured
Judge for the 20th Annual AIMIA Awards 3rd Apr 2014
Top Web Designers List April 10th 2014
Serial Thriller May 30th 2014 Featured
Spoon Graphics UK March 17th 2014 Featured
14 Theories 2014 Featured
AMES Asian Marketing Effectiveness & Strategy Awards 2014:
- Silver - Digital Strategy - RCT - Travel, Entertainment, Leisure & Retail
- Bronze - Digital Strategy - RCT - Digital Innovation
- Silver - Media Strategy - RCT - Travel, Entertainment, Leisure & Retail
- Bronze - Media Strategy - RCT - Integrated Use of Media
- Bronze - Media Strategy - RCT - Small Budget Media Campaign
- Bronze - Media Strategy - RCT - Media Strategy for National Brand Development
- Silver - Digital Strategy - Footify FM - Financial Services, Commercial Public Services, Business Products & Services
- Bronze - Digital Strategy - Footify FM - Integrated Campaign
- Bronze - Media Strategy - Footify FM - Sponsorship and Event Marketing
- Silver - Digital Strategy - Video Stamp - Financial Services, Commercial Public Services, Business Products & Services
- Bronze - Digital Strategy - Video Stamp - Mobile (including Apps)
One Show best branded social finalist 2014
One Show best integrated led by social finalist 2014
Facebook Studio Awards silver 2014
35th AWARD Awards 2014:
- Silver - Best integrated campaign
- Silver - Best online promotion silver
- Bronze - Best use of social media bronze
Winner of IAB Australia’s Creative Showcase 8.3 Dec 11th 2013
FWA Site of the Day Nov 16th 2013
Athenna October 18th 2013 Featured
CSS Design awards 13th Oct 2013
35th AWARD Awards - Digital category 2013
- Bronze - Website - Business to Consumer
- Silver - Digital Campaign - Business to Consumer
- Bronze - Online/Shared Filme - over 3 mins
- Silver - Social Media
- Bronze - Digital Design Craft
Apple iTunes App store - Marbelous Game App - First position What's Hot December 8th 2013 Featured
Apple iTunes App store - Marbelous Game App - Top 10 under Games/Puzzles category December 8th 2013 Featured
From up North - High Quality Design Inspiration - October 19th 2013 Featured
Serial Thriller October 10th 2013 Featured
Behance Web Design Served July 18th 2013 Featured
Adweek Talent Gallery June 23rd 2013 Featured
Serial Thriller May 16th 2013 Featured
Adweek Talent Gallery May 3rd 2013 Project & Profile Feature
FWA Mobile of the Day April 19th 2013
Winner of 2013 34th annual AWARD Award Mobile category (Bronze Medal)
Finalist for 2013 Best Cross-Platform AIMIA award
Finalist for 2013 Best Publisher AIMIA award
Behance Web Design Served July 21st 2012 Featured
Finalist for 2011 Qantm Create Design Award
Winner of 2011 Melbourne Advertising and Design Club (MADC) Award
Winner of 2011 ADMA Award
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