Nathan Paterson

Hi, I’m Nathan.

Enabling leaders, teams, and organisations to unleash creativity through design — creating lasting impact.

Inspiring a world where design sparks joy, drives innovation, and transforms organisations into forces for positive change.

Empowering leaders, teams, and organisations to harness human-centred design, disciplined innovation, and lifelong curiosity — building breakthrough products, services, brands, and experiences that make a positive difference.

Currently, Fractional Chief Design Officer of New Zealand Mint — sparking joy in the hearts of precious metal collectors and investors around the globe through a game-changing experience, extraordinary concepts and design, and world-famous brands.

Previously, Director of Learning Programs at IDEO in Tokyo, Head of Design at Disney Interactive Labs in Los Angeles, Design & User Experience Manager at Disney Interactive in Tokyo, founder of a boutique design studio in Tokyo, co-founder of an online education startup, and designer with in-house teams and agencies in Tokyo, London, and Auckland.