hey,
i'm declan

i'm a data-driven designer based in sydney, nice to meet u!

About

I graduated from university with a bachelors of Psychology and although I was initially considering a career in psych, I realised it wasn't a long-term fit for me. Despite this, my love for people and how they think led me to explore how else I might be able to leverage my knowledge to help others.

Before diving into digital design, I explored various creative endeavors such as music, videography, photography, animations and graphic design - all with a focus on how to tell a good story.

My eye for design is a culmination of all these past experiences and I believe have turned me into the designer I am today!

I specialise in creating data led UI designs and enjoy illustrations, animation and branding work.

Experience

Commonwealth Bank

RBS Digital Graduate (UI Design)

Feb 2024 - Present

Digital Creative Director

Hotter Out West

Sep 2022 - Present

Videographer

Freelance

May 2021 – Feb 2024

Converse

Retail Sales Supervisor

Jun 2019 – Jan 2024

Equus Partners

UX Designer

Nov 2022 – Jan 2023 (Internship)

Macquarie University

UX Researcher

Oct 2022 – Dec 2022 (Internship)

Education

Bachelors of Psychology

Western Sydney University

UX/UI Transform

Academy Xi

Offline

Out of office - I enjoy making playlists, styling clothes, playing pokémon and documenting my thoughts and life over on Youtube. I'm a strong believer that the best way to get better at something is to do everything else and apply that knowledge - perspective is vital!

One of my favourite messages of all time is an illustration from a book called ‘Big Panda and Tiny Dragon’ by James Norbury.

People remember how you treat them - and I try to bring that notion into all of my relationships - both in and out of the workplace. After all what's more important than the people that walk alongside you in your journey.

Creative Projects

YouTube

Even as a young kid, I always loved to document the world around me. It all started when my dad handed me a camcorder circa 2005.

My videos help preserve a version of me in a moment of time for me to reminisce upon - and although it's fun to revisit old memories, the thing i love most about my videos is that they show me of how far I've come.

Hotter Out West

I'm lucky to work in a collective born out of Western Sydney, Hotter Out West. We throw events, create campaigns and work to capture moments in photos, and video format.

Most recently we worked with the Art Gallery of New South Wales on the Archie Party 2024, and have been featured on Complex and VICE!

Because pictures tell a 1000 words

Let's Connect!

If you're looking to learn more about me, or have any enquiries —
reach out at declan.ouyong@gmail.com.

Currently based in Sydney, Australia!