About

Human-Centred Innovation that connects people, solves problems, and creates opportunities

About Exp Studio
We design better experiences, services, and systems. From start-ups to government departments, we help organisations navigate complexity and turn challenges into opportunities.

What we do
Using Human-Centred Innovation, we uncover insights, map possibilities, and guide decision-making — AI-enabled or otherwise. As technology reshapes the world, we explore how people, systems, and the planet can thrive together, today and for generations to come.

Our Commitment
We deliver high-impact outcomes with precision, creativity, and care — combining quality, speed, and value to help clients succeed in a rapidly changing world.

The Team

Neil Simpson
Founder

Neil Simpson is an award-winning innovator and mentor with over 20 years’ experience helping organisations design better products, services and systems across Europe and Australia.

He has mentored 600+ professionals in Design Thinking and Innovation and is a strong advocate for regenerative practice — working at the intersection of people, planet and AI to drive meaningful, responsible change..

Ben Gilmore
Associate

Ben has over twenty years in the industry as an award-winning designer with experience spanning from the design of BBC olympics website to service design for Telstra Bundles. Before a career in Design and Education, Ben studied Art at Goldsmiths College in London.

Ben has extensive experience teaching and mentoring. He’s mentored students from USA, Argentina, and Bangladesh. He’s taught design at some of Australia’s learning institutions and built courses for Vision Australia.

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