Sea view
Circular systems
Bio-materials

Location

Melbourne/NARRM

Expertise

Industrial DesignSystem Design

Available

March 2025onwards

About

S01

A multidisciplinary designer inspired by Gaudí, Van Gogh, and Papanek.

My work blends research, creativity, and technology to craft socially conscious and functional product experiences. With a strong focus on more-than-human design, my journey has led me to co-found Compound, a studio exploring nature-based solutions by leveraging micro and macro algae.

Works

Years

03

05

Awards

S02

2025
Best Circular Impact award for Compound
2022
Future Leaders Scholarship

Experience

S03

Jun 2025
Current
Co-Founder
Co-founder and CEO of Compound, integrating modern technology with sustainable micro and macro algae farming. Delivering scalable, nature-based solutions through c/farms, c/labs, and c/commons for prototype development and material applications.
Jan 2024
Current
Freelance Designer
Multidisciplinary role encompassing dye design for gold and silver bricks, coins, and festive stamps.
Jul 2023
Dec 2023
Studio Assistant
Provide technical support and instruction to students and staff for studio-based technologies - 3D printing, laser cutting, 3D scanning and use of soft materials lab.
Oct 2020
Jul 2022
Senior Industrial Designer / Watches & Jewellery
Product Design & Design research for watches and wearables as part of the central innovation team, exploring new opportunities that align with the company's business strategy and growth objectives.

Works

S04

Services

S05

As an industrial designer specialising in sustainability and more-than-human design, my expertise spans a range of key design services, each aimed at delivering functional and effective solutions.

I focus on both the users and the ecosystem, ensuring long-term positive impact.

BIOMATERIALS

ECOSYSTEM RESEARCH

SERVICE DESIGN

EXPERIENCE & SENSORY TECH

EXPERIMENTAL INTERFACES

Specialisation

SYSTEM DESIGN

INDUSTRIAL DESIGN

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

Interested in working together?

ciao@gaur.cc

Location

Melbourne/NARRM

Expertise

Industrial DesignSystem Design

Available

March 2025onwards