Accelerating innovation:
HCD + AI + Data.

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

Bringing digital products & services to life

With our sister education venture, Faster Zebra, we're equipping companies with essential skills to move confidently into a competitive future.

Improving life through intentional design

Technology and humanity meet as we craft services and digital products that not only innovate but also elevate and enrich lives—guiding brands and companies to deliver services that positively impact customers, teams, communities, and the planet.

Education & training to build team capability

With our sister education venture, Faster Zebra, we're equipping companies with essential skills to move confidently into a competitive future.

Technology + humanity

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At Velvet Onion & Friends, digital product development transcends code and pixels to become a beacon for human-centred innovation. Work with us to shape a world where technology uplifts, connects, and improves life in profound ways.

Our expertise

Digital Product Strategy

Navigating the complex digital landscape to 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

Service Design

We meticulously weave together the touch points of your service to deliver seamless and delightful customer journeys.

Front end development

We rapidly turn concepts into tangible experiences, ready for iteration and refinement.

AI & Emerging Technologies

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

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. 
About us
Something old
something new.

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.
Vexpa
Iag
Nrma
Nsw
Disney
CGU
AMP
woolworths
Atlassia
Tid
Mu Sea Um
Optus
City
Commenwealth
Telstra
American
Unicef
Nab
Seek

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.

Connect With Us

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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