
August 15, 2025
Paul
Hajj
Service Design, Product Design, Design Research
New South Wales
Brand statement
Career Journey
Career Story
I'm looking to continue collaborating with clients as a Principal Consultant, helping businesses create commercial growth and navigate the uncertainty and ambiguity that commonly exists around product innovation and design.
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I'm looking to continue collaborating with clients as a Principal Consultant, helping businesses create commercial growth and navigate the uncertainty and ambiguity that commonly exists around product innovation and design.
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Design
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10 - 15 years
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