Accelerating innovation:
HCD + AI + Data.

Velvet Onion & Friends is a team of human-centred designers, adept technologists, industry educators, and skilled digital builders.

Accelerating Innovation By Combining Human-Centred Design, AI, & Data

We bring world-changing ideas to reality, improve life through intentional design, and equip companies with future-optimised skills through effective training.

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Who Are We & How Do We Help Our Clients?

Velvet Onion & Friends is a team of human-centred designers, adept technologists, industry educators, and skilled digital builders who:

Bring new digital products & services to life

Hand in hand with our sister education venture, Faster Zebra, we're helping specialists, new companies, and venture owners to bring their world-changing ideas to life.

Improve life through intentional design

We combine technology and humanity to craft services and digital products that not only innovate but also elevate and enrich lives all over the world. We also guide brands and companies to deliver services that positively impact customers, teams, communities, and the planet. Scroll below to see the giants we’ve worked with so far.

Help teams level up through training & education

With our sister education venture, Faster Zebra, we're equipping whole companies and specific teams with the essential skills they need to move into a competitive future with confidence and speed.

Bringing digital products & services to life

We're working with industry giants, new companies, and venture owners to bring their world-changing ideas, products and services to life.

Improving life through intentional design

Merging technology with human insights to develop innovative services and digital products that enhance lives for customers, teams, communities, and the environment.

Education & training to build team capability

Equipping whole companies and key customer-obsessed teams with the essential skills they need to move into a competitive future with confidence and speed.

Technology + Humanity = A Better Reality

In the previous 30 years, Velvet Onion’s been on the mission of designing digital product development flows and processes that transcend code and pixels. Our goal is to create a legacy more than just providing services and become a beacon for human-centred innovation.

We’re leading the revolution by example through our own ventures, and we’re also helping other companies and teams that want to make the world a better place.

Work with us to shape a world where technology uplifts, connects, and improves life in profound ways.
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Innovate With Our Expertise

See how we can help you establish an impactful online presence, innovate your product quickly & consistently, and create a better future.
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Digital Product Strategy

Strategy is everything. We’ll help you navigate the complex digital landscape and craft strategies that position your products at the forefront of innovation.

UX & UI Design

Our designs are more than just visually stunning—they’re intuitive, accessible, and a joy to interact with. And that brings profit.

Service Design

Deliver seamless and delightful customer journeys after we help you meticulously weave together the touch points of your service.

Front end development

We turn concepts into tangible experiences in no time. Have your product ready for iteration and refinement within.

AI & Emerging Technologies

Harness the power of AI and blockchain, as we’re not just keeping pace with the future here—we’re creating it.

Meet The Amazing Humans Of Velvet Onion & Friends

Charbel Zeaiter (1)

Charbel Zeaiter

Founder, CEO and CX Leader

Andrew John (1)

Andrew John

Growth Marketing and Practice Lead

Marilit (1)

Crissa Ellamil

Lead software developer

Jasmine Nguyen

Jasmine Nguyen

Digital CX & Service Design

Marilit (2

Marilit Iligan

Project Management

Lorenzo Bocchi

Lorenzo Bocchi

Brand and UI Design Leader

Eddy Le

Chief Tech Officer

Susan Kibukamusoke

Susan Kibukamusoke

Culture, Inclusion and Organisation Change

Alex

Alex Pozsa

Copywriter/Copy Strategist

Leading the way

We’re forerunners of digital innovation—design leaders, creators, and educators shaping the landscape of tomorrow. Our ethos goes beyond crafting cutting-edge digital products; we’re committed to (r)evolution — one step at a time to activate meaningful change. 
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Something old
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Something old, something new.

We envision a world where technology enhances human potential and improves our realities — we’re dedicated to making that vision a reality. Join us at the intersection of technology, design, and education as we create a future that’s smarter, more intuitive, and unequivocally human.

We’ve Delivered. And Delivered.

We’ve taught, co-created and delivered for giants large and emerging.
Case Studies
Vexpa
Iag
Nrma
Nsw
Disney
CGU
AMP
woolworths
Atlassia
Tid
Mu Sea Um
Optus
City
Commenwealth
Telstra
American
Unicef
Nab
Seek

Your Company ?

Ready To Join The Revolution?

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We’re building worlds

We think, we do, we play, we care and we teach. The brands we’ve launched and are creating are part of our mission to improve all life.
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Ready to elevate your digital presence and lead the charge into a new era of user experience? Let’s co-create magic. Get in touch and let the transformation begin.
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