Bonny Colville-Hyde
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Ben Thompson
I was fortunate enough to work with Bonny on the design of our new point of sale system. Since none of my team are experts in design, we engaged Sift to work specifically with Bonny and we weren't disappointed. Bonny was very insightful and presented a number of extremely good options for the outline design of the system, before refining to an overall scheme everyone was happy with. This was verified with the users and presented to all stakeholders successfully. Bonny made great recommendations on different aspects of design, user interface design, user experience and "how to...", sharing her wealth of knowledge and expertise freely. Bonny is a pleasure to work with, extremely professional, dedicated, hard working and extremely good at what she does.
Mike Atherton
Bonny has repeatedly given time freely to deliver her highly-acclaimed 'UX Comics' workshop to students on General Assembly's UX design course. She has consistently demonstrated her expertise, approachability, and infectious passion for her craft. Bonny is warm, chatty, and has a particular talent for client communication, and is great at devising ways of making complex messages into simple stories. Her secret is empathy. When each course is complete, I ask students to recall particular highlights - spending time in Bonny's company is always among their answers.
Ben Thompson
I was fortunate enough to work with Bonny on the design of our new point of sale system. Since none of my team are experts in design, we engaged Sift to work specifically with Bonny and we weren't disappointed. Bonny was very insightful and presented a number of extremely good options for the outline design of the system, before refining to an overall scheme everyone was happy with. This was verified with the users and presented to all stakeholders successfully. Bonny made great recommendations on different aspects of design, user interface design, user experience and "how to...", sharing her wealth of knowledge and expertise freely. Bonny is a pleasure to work with, extremely professional, dedicated, hard working and extremely good at what she does.
Mike Atherton
Bonny has repeatedly given time freely to deliver her highly-acclaimed 'UX Comics' workshop to students on General Assembly's UX design course. She has consistently demonstrated her expertise, approachability, and infectious passion for her craft. Bonny is warm, chatty, and has a particular talent for client communication, and is great at devising ways of making complex messages into simple stories. Her secret is empathy. When each course is complete, I ask students to recall particular highlights - spending time in Bonny's company is always among their answers.
Ben Thompson
I was fortunate enough to work with Bonny on the design of our new point of sale system. Since none of my team are experts in design, we engaged Sift to work specifically with Bonny and we weren't disappointed. Bonny was very insightful and presented a number of extremely good options for the outline design of the system, before refining to an overall scheme everyone was happy with. This was verified with the users and presented to all stakeholders successfully. Bonny made great recommendations on different aspects of design, user interface design, user experience and "how to...", sharing her wealth of knowledge and expertise freely. Bonny is a pleasure to work with, extremely professional, dedicated, hard working and extremely good at what she does.
Mike Atherton
Bonny has repeatedly given time freely to deliver her highly-acclaimed 'UX Comics' workshop to students on General Assembly's UX design course. She has consistently demonstrated her expertise, approachability, and infectious passion for her craft. Bonny is warm, chatty, and has a particular talent for client communication, and is great at devising ways of making complex messages into simple stories. Her secret is empathy. When each course is complete, I ask students to recall particular highlights - spending time in Bonny's company is always among their answers.
Ben Thompson
I was fortunate enough to work with Bonny on the design of our new point of sale system. Since none of my team are experts in design, we engaged Sift to work specifically with Bonny and we weren't disappointed. Bonny was very insightful and presented a number of extremely good options for the outline design of the system, before refining to an overall scheme everyone was happy with. This was verified with the users and presented to all stakeholders successfully. Bonny made great recommendations on different aspects of design, user interface design, user experience and "how to...", sharing her wealth of knowledge and expertise freely. Bonny is a pleasure to work with, extremely professional, dedicated, hard working and extremely good at what she does.
Mike Atherton
Bonny has repeatedly given time freely to deliver her highly-acclaimed 'UX Comics' workshop to students on General Assembly's UX design course. She has consistently demonstrated her expertise, approachability, and infectious passion for her craft. Bonny is warm, chatty, and has a particular talent for client communication, and is great at devising ways of making complex messages into simple stories. Her secret is empathy. When each course is complete, I ask students to recall particular highlights - spending time in Bonny's company is always among their answers.
Credentials
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Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
Scrum AllianceJul, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
Scrum AllianceJul, 2015- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Torchbox
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United Kingdom
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Internet Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Product Director
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Dec 2021 - Present
I partner with client teams to help define their vision, understand their audiences and build a digital strategy that delivers value and impact. I partner with client teams to help define their vision, understand their audiences and build a digital strategy that delivers value and impact.
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Almost Exact
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Bristol area, United Kingdom
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Freelance UX Consultant & UX Comic maker
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Jun 2011 - Present
The work I have done as a freelancer has veered towards product strategy and product conceptualisation more than traditional User Experience work. I've really enjoyed working with start ups to help them cement their vision for their products, as well as identify where their brand can fit within the market. I don't do freelance work as such anymore - but I enjoy helping people solve problems! The work I have done as a freelancer has veered towards product strategy and product conceptualisation more than traditional User Experience work. I've really enjoyed working with start ups to help them cement their vision for their products, as well as identify where their brand can fit within the market. I don't do freelance work as such anymore - but I enjoy helping people solve problems!
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Immediate Media Co
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United Kingdom
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Technology, Information and Media
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700 & Above Employee
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Product Manager - RadioTimes.com
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Sep 2020 - Nov 2021
Re-platforming the services that power Radio Times' TV listings grid and bringing all streaming content to the site for the first time, to update the experience long term audience's have with the brand, and bring new ones to it.
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Product Manager - Commerce
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Mar 2019 - Sep 2020
Developing and integrating commerce options for our publishing platform with a focus on growing affiliate revenue and new commerce streams.
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Product Manager - Sports & Specialist
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Oct 2016 - Mar 2019
I'm the Product Manager for the Sports & Specialist portfolio, which is made up of over 25 websites including BikeRadar.com, Cyclingnews.com, HistoryExtra.com and MollieMakes.com. I'm responsible for managing a large group of stakeholders across the business, supporting site maintenance, and prioritising our new product development activity. I'm also involved in the migration work to move our sites from sitting on many different CMS platforms onto a single shared platform.
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User Experience Architect for Sports & Specialist
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Oct 2014 - Sep 2016
I worked across the Sports and Specialist titles at Immediate Media Bristol. As the only User Experience Architect on site, I balanced my time across a portfolio of products, most notably two of the largest cycling sites in the world, BikeRadar.com and Cyclingnews.com. Understanding user requirements and associated opportunities was at the heart of my work and I scheduled regular research and discovery work. I worked closely with our team of stakeholders, as well as our development team.
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Rockpool Digital
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United Kingdom
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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User Experience Consultant
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May 2014 - Jul 2014
I worked directly with clients to identify opportunities to improve their digital experiences, define research programmes and meet business goals. Decided not to stay. I worked directly with clients to identify opportunities to improve their digital experiences, define research programmes and meet business goals. Decided not to stay.
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Edo.co
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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User Experience Consultant
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Apr 2012 - May 2014
I really loved my time at Sift Digital and remain in touch with the UX team in particular! The team spirit and love of working on projects that will make a real difference to the world is commendable. I worked directly with clients, partner agencies and the team of experts at Sift Digital to create sites that meet the needs of their users, and their strategic business goals. Clients I worked with at Sift Digital include: Samaritans, Action for Children, Place2Be, The Caravan… Show more I really loved my time at Sift Digital and remain in touch with the UX team in particular! The team spirit and love of working on projects that will make a real difference to the world is commendable. I worked directly with clients, partner agencies and the team of experts at Sift Digital to create sites that meet the needs of their users, and their strategic business goals. Clients I worked with at Sift Digital include: Samaritans, Action for Children, Place2Be, The Caravan Club, CIPS, BIG Lottery and Volkswagen Financial Services. Show less I really loved my time at Sift Digital and remain in touch with the UX team in particular! The team spirit and love of working on projects that will make a real difference to the world is commendable. I worked directly with clients, partner agencies and the team of experts at Sift Digital to create sites that meet the needs of their users, and their strategic business goals. Clients I worked with at Sift Digital include: Samaritans, Action for Children, Place2Be, The Caravan… Show more I really loved my time at Sift Digital and remain in touch with the UX team in particular! The team spirit and love of working on projects that will make a real difference to the world is commendable. I worked directly with clients, partner agencies and the team of experts at Sift Digital to create sites that meet the needs of their users, and their strategic business goals. Clients I worked with at Sift Digital include: Samaritans, Action for Children, Place2Be, The Caravan Club, CIPS, BIG Lottery and Volkswagen Financial Services. Show less
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3sixty
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United Kingdom
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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User Experience Designer
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Apr 2010 - Jul 2011
Although I did not spend long at 3Sixty, I hold it very close to my heart! I've made friends for life there and continue to stay in touch with people - hopefully we will all work together again someday! While at 3Sixty I worked really closely with clients alongside our Creative Director Jon, identifying opportunities to develop digital identities and experiences. Although I did not spend long at 3Sixty, I hold it very close to my heart! I've made friends for life there and continue to stay in touch with people - hopefully we will all work together again someday! While at 3Sixty I worked really closely with clients alongside our Creative Director Jon, identifying opportunities to develop digital identities and experiences.
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cxpartners
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United Kingdom
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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User Experience Consultant
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Feb 2007 - Apr 2010
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Network Research
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United Kingdom
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Market Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Interviewer
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Jun 2006 - Sep 2006
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University of the West of England
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Chair of Faculty Student Reps (Art, Media and Design)
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Oct 2005 - May 2006
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Education
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2009 - 2012
The Open University
MSc, Management and Business Research Methods -
2008 - 2008
The Open University
Interaction Design -
2004 - 2007
University of the West of England
BA (Hons), Media Practice -
2000 - 2003
Exeter College
Foundation Diploma, Lens Based Media
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