ABOUT ME / MY STORY
Curious about systems
Committed to sustainability.
I'm Rob, a Senior UX Designer and former First Responder. I've been building worlds in medtech, education, and games since 2016.
I'm an agile designer, a team player, and allergic to ego. I love building systems that are intuitive, inclusive, and accessible to all sorts of users around the world.
This portfolio has a lot of different projects; apps, websites, games, research projects - but don't get overwhelmed just yet. Everything is laid out in an intuitive, easy-to-use experience that will help you find the project that proves I'm the best fit for your team.
....I mean, if it wasn't, I wouldn't be very good at my job, would I?
EXPERIENCE
A global perspective
A local partnership.
My experience spans digital products, learning programs, and games. I have a wealth of experience integrating technology into training and education.
As an freelancer, I have been able to stay hands-on and close to the challenge at hand, connecting the big picture with the minutia while collaborating with diverse teams.
The common thread in all this is agility, flexibility, and staying rooted in the user experience.
- 2026 — Senior Product Designer (UX & Web) — SoulAtlas
- 2023–2025 — Senior Product Designer (UX) — Threshold Training Associates
- 2018–2024 — Product Designer (UX), Medical Education Platforms — Dalhousie University, Department of Medicine
- 2022–2023 — Lead Product Designer (UX), Newcomer Integration Platform — Immigration Services Association of Nova Scotia
- 2018–2022 — Lead UX Designer (MedTech / EdTech) — Tobenstein Technologies
- 2017–2018 — UX Designer — KNOX Academy
- 2010–2014 — Operations Lead, Emergency Response and Communications — Paladin Security & Emergency Response
THE NEXT CHAPTER
Better technology
For a better world
I grew up in a forest by the ocean. My family made their living off the water for generations. I want my work to push forward in environmentally conscious technology that can benefit the planet as much as our users. I'm interested in working with teams that turn this ambition into practical tools, services, and experiences. The nature motif in this portfolio isn't just an aesthetic choice; it's a reflection of my ethics, values, and principles.
Let's move your project forward together.MY ROOTS
My roots.
My next chapter.
Rob Perry / Founder, Tobenstein Technologies
My father is a fisherman. My grandfather is a fisherman. My great-grandfather was basically a pirate, and my great-great-grandfather was a workship captain. He immigrated from the Netherlands as a stowaway on a yacht, and further ancestors immigrated from Sweden the same way. The ocean has been the lifeblood of my European roots for centuries, and the soul of my Indigenous ancestors for millennia.
As a designer and human being, I believe in prioritising the health, safety, and survival of the oceans, forests, and all the world's diverse ecosystems.
For me, the oak tree isn't just a motif; it's a symbol of my history, and a reminder that I am writing history right now.
Let's write the next chapter smarter, cleaner, and better than ever.