Garth Lidbetter
UX & Systems Designer
Location
Sawtell
NSW, Australia
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© 2002-2025 Garth Lidbetter
Garth Lidbetter
UX & Systems Designer
Location
Sawtell
NSW, Australia
Connect
© 2002-2025 Garth Lidbetter
A designer
with a passion for bringing
order out of chaos.
Weaving together the tapestry of
complex systems, user needs and technology.
Resulting in streamlined solutions, that empower people
and solve critical problems.
Skills and Expertise
Innovative design thinking
Methodical, process-driven approach
System design
User experience design
Pragmatic mindset for implementation
Developing teams through clear vision, genuine connection and a drive for excellence
Work experience
2022—
Kablamo
UX & Systems Designer
2021—2022
Conversionry
Head of Strategy & Client Experience
2020—2021
Matter Design & Digital
eComm UX Strategist & Lead PM
2018—2020
McCrindle
Strategic Consultant & Comms Team Leader
2013—2018
Lokal Workshop
Owner • Brand Strategy & Design
2010—2013
Pastiche
Designer & Marketer
2007—2009
Elan Polo
Product & Graphic Designer
Work experience
2022—
Kablamo
UX & Systems Designer
2021—2022
Conversionry
Head of Strategy & Client Experience
2020—2021
Matter Design & Digital
eComm UX Strategist & Lead PM
2018—2020
McCrindle
Strategic Consultant & Comms Team Leader
2013—2018
Lokal Workshop
Owner • Brand Strategy & Design
2010—2013
Pastiche
Designer & Marketer
2007—2009
Elan Polo
Product & Graphic Designer
Biography
focus
I am focused on crafting smoother journeys through User Experience Design.
Building on seventeen years of visual design, brand strategy and strategic marketing experience.
conviction
I am convinced thoughtful design has the power to change people, communities and ultimately our world.
I enjoy the process of creating order and efficiency in user journeys; Along with refining visual detail to produce effective communication and enjoyable experiences.
In the past few years, I’ve found myself working in system design, branding, change management, visual design, relationship management, and strategic planning.
Future
I am convinced thoughtful design has the power to change people, communities and ultimately our world.
I enjoy the process of creating order and efficiency in user journeys; Along with refining visual detail to produce effective communication and enjoyable experiences.
In the past few years, I’ve found myself working in system design, branding, change management, visual design, relationship management, and strategic planning.
Biography
focus
I am focused on crafting smoother journeys through User Experience Design.
Building on seventeen years of visual design, brand strategy and strategic marketing experience.
conviction
I am convinced thoughtful design has the power to change people, communities and ultimately our world.
I enjoy the process of creating order and efficiency in user journeys; Along with refining visual detail to produce effective communication and enjoyable experiences.
In the past few years, I’ve found myself working in system design, branding, change management, visual design, relationship management, and strategic planning.
Future
I am convinced thoughtful design has the power to change people, communities and ultimately our world.
I enjoy the process of creating order and efficiency in user journeys; Along with refining visual detail to produce effective communication and enjoyable experiences.
In the past few years, I’ve found myself working in system design, branding, change management, visual design, relationship management, and strategic planning.
Compliments
Ian Mckay
Kablamo • DevOps Principle
"Garth is an extremely talented designer with a broad skillset. I've been on projects where he was solely responsible for delivery of the entire UX and he produced an amazing result. An excellent talent."
Benji Stratford
Kablamo • Senior UI Designer
"Working with Garth has been an absolute pleasure, both as a team member and as a design team lead. His expertise as a UX designer empowered me to thrive as the principal UI designer on a highly complex project.
Garth has a remarkable ability to simplify the intricate, and his handovers throughout the design process were always clear, concise, and thorough.
His communication—whether through design documentation or working files—was consistently clear, and he played a pivotal role in the overall project's success."
Adam Chant
Conversionry • Account Manager
Garth is one of the most supportive and strategic managers I have had the pleasure to work under. Garth is a great all rounder that works to understand the needs of his team and support them, while analysing, ideating and executing new and improved processes and strategies.
His team was supported, the clients were regularly impressed and satisfied with the work being done and being kept to task by Garth.
Mark McCrindle
McCrindle • Principal, Demographer & Futurist
“Not only is he world-class in the solutions that he brings but his customer service, personal character, and warmth are superlative.”
Ash Durham
Matter Design & Digital • Tech Lead
“Garth’s presence in a client meeting really sets the tone from the outset, guiding and initiating conversations to tease out valuable information to build a very thought through scope for a project is second to none.”
Sophie Renton
McCrindle • Managing Director
“He is a fantastic blend of structural and strategic thinking with a creative flair.”
Compliments
Ian Mckay
Kablamo • DevOps Principle
"Garth is an extremely talented designer with a broad skillset. I've been on projects where he was solely responsible for delivery of the entire UX and he produced an amazing result. An excellent talent."
Benji Stratford
Kablamo • Senior UI Designer
"Working with Garth has been an absolute pleasure, both as a team member and as a design team lead. His expertise as a UX designer empowered me to thrive as the principal UI designer on a highly complex project.
Garth has a remarkable ability to simplify the intricate, and his handovers throughout the design process were always clear, concise, and thorough.
His communication—whether through design documentation or working files—was consistently clear, and he played a pivotal role in the overall project's success."
Adam Chant
Conversionry • Account Manager
Garth is one of the most supportive and strategic managers I have had the pleasure to work under. Garth is a great all rounder that works to understand the needs of his team and support them, while analysing, ideating and executing new and improved processes and strategies.
His team was supported, the clients were regularly impressed and satisfied with the work being done and being kept to task by Garth.
Mark McCrindle
McCrindle • Principal, Demographer & Futurist
“Not only is he world-class in the solutions that he brings but his customer service, personal character, and warmth are superlative.”
Ash Durham
Matter Design & Digital • Tech Lead
“Garth’s presence in a client meeting really sets the tone from the outset, guiding and initiating conversations to tease out valuable information to build a very thought through scope for a project is second to none.”
Sophie Renton
McCrindle • Managing Director
“He is a fantastic blend of structural and strategic thinking with a creative flair.”