Nicola Rushton

Nicola Rushton is a seasoned Principal Product Designer with extensive experience in the travel industry and a strong background in design leadership, UX/UI, and research across diverse sectors. Current engagement at Workgrounds involves overseeing all design aspects for a travel startup. Previous roles include Senior/Principal Product Designer at Supertourist, where Nicola collaborated with clients on a wide range of design projects, and Senior UX Designer at Backbase, focusing on fintech solutions for international banks. Nicola has also contributed as an International Speaker at notable conferences and held key design positions at firms such as :Different, Atlassian, and Pivotal Labs, where design processes were refined and innovation fostered. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Creative Arts in Graphic Design from the University of Wollongong.