Robin Henstock


Designer & Technologist
about
about
about
Hi! I’m Robin.
I’m a designer who’s always been drawn to how things work, from technology and engineering to the small systems behind everyday experiences. I grew up between South Africa (surprisingly without the accent) and New Zealand, and now I’m based in Sydney, trying to make sense of all those influences while building a career that feels purposeful.
You’re on my website, which I treat as a living CV and folio. I prefer keeping everything here instead of using a static PDF because this format feels more honest to how my work and life keep changing.
Right now I’m focused on doing good, thoughtful work. I like simplifying problems, designing with clarity, and using emerging tech
in ways that feel useful instead of gimmicky. I’m good at bringing structure to ideas, shaping early concepts, and making things feel considered from end to end.
Mostly, I’m carving out a path that mixes creativity, technology, and curiosity about what comes next, and I’m learning as I go.
Hi! I’m Robin.
I’m a designer who’s always been drawn to how things work, from technology and engineering to the small systems behind everyday experiences.
I grew up between South Africa (surprisingly without the accent) and New Zealand, and now I’m based in Sydney, trying to make sense of all those influences while building a career that feels purposeful.
You’re on my website, which I treat as a living CV and folio. I prefer keeping everything here instead of using a static PDF because this format feels more honest to how my work and life keep changing.
Right now I’m focused on doing good, thoughtful work. I like simplifying problems, designing with clarity, and using emerging tech
in ways that feel useful instead of gimmicky. I’m good at bringing structure to ideas, shaping early concepts, and making things feel considered from end to end.
Mostly, I’m carving out a path that mixes creativity, technology, and curiosity about what comes next, and I’m learning as I go.
experience
experience
experience
The First Principle
Visual Designer & AI Strategist | Nov 2025 – Present
Currently a Visual Designer & AI Strategist at The First Principle, exploring how AI and design intersect to create new, scalable creative systems.
The First Principle
Visual Designer & AI Strategist | Nov 2025 – Present
Currently a Visual Designer & AI Strategist at The First Principle, exploring how AI and design intersect to create new, scalable creative systems.
The First Principle
Visual Designer & AI Strategist | Nov 2025 – Present
Currently a Visual Designer and AI Strategist at The First Principle, exploring how AI and design intersect to create new, scalable creative systems.
Centuria
Mid-weight Designer | Aug 2025 – Oct 2025
Contract Midweight Designer supporting Centuria Capital Group’s in house team. Took creative ownership of the FY25 Annual Report suite, applying brand guidelines while shaping layouts, typesetting, imagery, and overall presentation from production through to final print. Contributed design support across wider corporate communications, presentations, and marketing collateral as required.
Centuria
Mid-weight Designer | Aug 2025 – Oct 2025
Contract Midweight Designer supporting Centuria Capital Group’s in house team. Took creative ownership of the FY25 Annual Report suite, applying brand guidelines while shaping layouts, typesetting, imagery, and overall presentation from production through to final print. Contributed design support across wider corporate communications, presentations, and marketing collateral as required.
Centuria
Mid-weight Designer | Aug 2025 – Oct 2025
Contract Midweight Designer supporting Centuria Capital Group’s in house team. Took creative ownership of the FY25 Annual Report suite, applying brand guidelines while shaping layouts, typesetting, imagery, and overall presentation from production through to final print. Contributed design support across wider corporate communications, presentations, and marketing collateral as required.
Apple
Product Specialist | Aug 2023 – Oct 2025
Lead the Latitude Finance Team, managing escalations, audits, and mentoring team members to ensure seamless financial operations. Mentored new team members, fostering skill development and improving team performance. Excelled in key performance metrics, consistently surpassing sales targets and internal benchmarks.
Apple
Product Specialist | Aug 2023 – Oct 2025
Lead the Latitude Finance Team, managing escalations, audits, and mentoring team members to ensure seamless financial operations. Mentored new team members, fostering skill development and improving team performance. Excelled in key performance metrics, consistently surpassing sales targets and internal benchmarks.
Apple
Product Specialist | Aug 2023 – Oct 2025
Lead the Latitude Finance Team, managing escalations, audits, and mentoring team members to ensure seamless financial operations. Mentored new team members, fostering skill development and improving team performance. Excelled in key performance metrics, consistently surpassing sales targets and internal benchmarks.
Sunday Harvest
Co-founder | 2024 – 2025
Co-founded a small startup, connecting businesses with high quality produce through a streamlined supply chain.
Sunday Harvest
Co-founder | 2024 – 2025
Co-founded a small startup, connecting businesses with high quality produce through a streamlined supply chain.
Sunday Harvest
Co-founder | 2024 – 2025
Co-founded a small startup, connecting businesses with high quality produce through a streamlined supply chain.
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education
education
education
Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication
University of Technology Sydney | Graduated 2024
B.Des in Visual Communication
University of Technology Sydney Graduated 2024
Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication
University of Technology Sydney | Graduated 2024
Macquarie University
Coursework in Commerce
Macquarie University
Coursework in Commerce
Macquarie University
Coursework in Commerce
skills
skills
skills
Creative & Brand Strategy: Positioning, narrative development, experience planning, and translating insights into clear design direction.
Creative & Brand Strategy: Positioning, narrative development, experience planning, and translating insights into clear design direction.
Creative & Brand Strategy: Positioning, narrative development, experience planning, and translating insights into clear design direction.
UI/UX Design: Wireframing, prototyping, user research, user flows, and responsive interface design.
UI/UX Design: Wireframing, prototyping, user research, user flows, and responsive interface design.
UI/UX Design: Wireframing, prototyping, user research, user flows, and responsive interface design.
Emerging Tech & Experience Design: Leveraging AI and new technologies to enhance creativity, build interactive experiences,
and explore future facing design workflows.
Emerging Tech & Experience Design: Leveraging AI and new technologies to enhance creativity, build interactive experiences,
and explore future facing design workflows.
Emerging Tech & Experience Design: Leveraging AI and new technologies to enhance creativity, build interactive experiences,
and explore future facing design workflows.
awards
awards
awards
IBISWORLD 3P INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARD
SUNDAY HARVEST, 2024
IBISWORLD 3P INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARD
SUNDAY HARVEST, 2024
IBISWORLD 3P INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARD
SUNDAY HARVEST, 2024
UTS MESH DIGITAL AWARD
HONOURABLE MENTION, 2024
UTS MESH DIGITAL AWARD
HONOURABLE MENTION, 2024
UTS MESH DIGITAL AWARD
HONOURABLE MENTION, 2024

