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I’ve partnered with agencies, in-house teams, and consultancies across a wide range of sectors,  from fast-moving startups to complex enterprise environments, delivering outcomes that span high-impact optimisation initiatives through to end-to-end product development and large-scale transformation strategies. My work sits at the intersection of design, technology, and business: aligning user needs with commercial objectives to create solutions that are not only desirable, but viable and scalable.

Over the years, I’ve refined a rigorous, human-centred design approach grounded in deep research and shaped by strategic thinking. I believe meaningful innovation starts with understanding unpacking behaviours, motivations, constraints, and systems before jumping to solutions. I combine qualitative insight with quantitative evidence, translating complexity into clear opportunity spaces and actionable direction. The result is work that is both empathetic and effective, built for real people, within real organisational constraints.

I’m comfortable navigating ambiguity and thrive in environments where clarity needs to be created. Whether leading discovery, defining product vision, mapping service ecosystems, or driving delivery, I bring structure, momentum, and a bias toward action. My process flexes to context: lightweight and iterative when speed is critical; comprehensive and methodical when risk is high.

Beyond delivery, I play an active role in shaping strategy and influencing direction. I work closely with cross-functional teams; product, engineering, data, marketing, and executive stakeholders. to align priorities, build shared understanding, and secure buy-in. I’m as comfortable in the weeds refining interaction details as I am in the boardroom articulating vision, defining roadmaps, and advocating for investment. I help organisations move from idea to execution and from execution to measurable impact.

Curious and momentum-driven, I’m constantly exploring emerging technologies, evolving design practices, and smarter ways of working. I see AI, automation, and systems thinking not as trends, but as tools to amplify human potential and organisational capability. Continuous learning isn’t an add-on to my practice,  it’s core to it, freeing up room for true creativity. 

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2024

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

CX Lavender

CX & Innovation Director

Optus Sport

Product & CX Manager

Optus

Senior Product Designer, CX Lead

Orchard

UX Designer

Channel 7

UX Researcher 

Pacific Magazines

Audience Conversion Specialist

Glamazon App

Marketing Manager

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I bring a rare mix of strategy and execution—defining opportunity, shaping direction, and rolling up my sleeves to deliver high-impact experiences.

I help organisations cut through complexity, prioritise what matters, and make confident, evidence-based decisions across digital, physical, and service environments.

My work is grounded in behavioural insight

guided by curiosity, and focused on turning messy research into clear, prioritised action. I combine strategy with hands-on design to create experiences that not only delight people but also deliver measurable growth.

I’ve spent 10+ years across agency and client-side

leading complex, high-value transformation programs in enterprise and large-scale environments. I’ve worked with senior stakeholders, managed real budgets, and delivered projects under high visibility and pressure—helping organisations invest in the right work at the right time.

I specialise in:

Clarity in Ambiguity: Bringing structure to messy problems, so teams know exactly what to focus on.

Insight → Action: Distilling 100+ findings into prioritised plans that drive measurable impact.

Strategy + Execution: Shaping the thinking upfront, designing the experience and staying close enough to the work to ensure delivery and on-going optimisation. 

Experience Leadership: Guiding digital, physical, and service touch-points to create cohesive, high-value experiences.

Trusted in high-stakes, ambiguity-heavy projects, I help organisations validate ideas, design roadmaps, and identify growth opportunities before resources are invested. My work blends commercial sense, human-centred design, and a focus on outcomes, ensuring experiences are memorable, actionable, and growth-driven. 

I thrive when clarity is scarce, stakes are high, and impact matters. I enjoy partnering with teams to make smart decisions, simplify complexity, and create experiences that move people and business forward.

 

Experience

2026

CX Consultant

2025

CX Lavender

CX & Innovation Director

2024

Optus Sport

CX Manager/Product Manager

2019

Optus

Senior Product Designer / CX Lead

2018

Orchard

UX Designer

2017

Channel 7 

UX Researcher

2016

Pacific Magazines

Audience Conversion Specialist

2015

Glamazon App 

Marketing Manager

Experience

2026

CX Consultant

2025

CX Lavender

CX & Innovation Director

2024

Optus Sport

CX Manager/Product Manager

2019

Optus

Senior Product Designer / CX Lead

2018

Orchard

UX Designer

2017

Channel 7 

UX Researcher

2016

Pacific Magazines

Audience Conversion Specialist

2015

Glamazon App 

Marketing Manager

Services

RESEARCH & STRATEGY

User Research
Opportunity Mapping
Strategy Development
Concept & Product Validation
Journey Mapping

DESIGN

UX Design
Service Design
Innovation Design
User Testing

OPERATIONS

Product Management
CX Operations
CX Training
Stakeholder Management
ExCo Management

For project inquiries and more information, get in touch at ftschuchnigg@gmail.com

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Fran Tsch Designs offers a full CX service, specialising in experience research, strategy, design and delivery. 

© 2026 Francesca Tschuchnigg

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