A bit about me
Rather than give you a wordy page to read, I thought I’d answer a few interview questions instead.
Q: How do you approach design challenges?
A: I use the design thinking framework to structure projects. This helps me to leverage my curiosity and empathy to gather useful data and frame the problem before starting to think of solutions. Collaboration and communication are important throughout the whole design process. Balancing user needs and business goals is also central.
Q: What’s your proudest accomplishment?
A: At Blancco, I improved the usability of several B2B SaaS products and grew the design team from one person (me) and a logo to five designers using design systems. The team had a great synergy, and I really enjoyed the opportunity to mentor and support other designers.
Q: Tell us more about you.
A: I’m originally from Cape Town, but spent nearly a decade in Cork, Ireland (and became an Irish citizen, so I can work freely in the UK). I now live in Sutton, London.
I’ve competed at the Calisthenics World Competition and was the Irish national champ. Training has taught me discipline, focus, and the importance of having a supportive team.
When I’m not designing, you’ll usually find me painting, hiking, taking photos or attempting one more pull-up.
What others say
“During her time in my team, Paula managed a team of 4 other designers and was responsible for several different products across Blancco. I’ve always put a premium on collaboration among my team members and Paula never failed to deliver.”
— Donal, office manager at Blancco Ireland
“Beyond her technical skills, Paula was a pleasure to work with. She was collaborative, dependable, and solution-oriented. She showed initiative and was always willing to go the extra mile to ensure project success.”
— Norman, Head of Digital Content at Noroff
“Paula is an exceptional leader who fosters collaboration and inspires everyone around her. She has a clear vision and strategy for our team and communicates it effectively to all the managers and developers. She also motivates and empowers her team members to grow and develop their skills and potential.”
— Snehal, senior designer at Blancco Ireland
A little bit of colourful creativity
