RuminX Strategic Design

Design strategy that drives measurable business results

We help organisations build customer-first solutions through proven human-centred design, creating value that lasts beyond the project.

RuminX design consultancy delivering human-centred design training in Melbourne

Proven Track Record

Strategic design leadership delivering measurable business outcomes

10+ Years

Leading design transformation across ASX-listed corporates, government, and member organisations

CSAT and NPS ↑

Increased year-on-year CSAT and NPS attributed to bespoke HCD training programs enabling customer culture and improved CX outcomes

Efficiency ↑

Gained operational efficiencies through Design Operations and overall capability uplift

Making Business More Human, and More Effective

The strongest business outcomes are born from creativity and a customer-first mindset. That's why we build strong design cultures and craft exceptional experiences that transform how organisations connect with and serve their customers.

Customer-first solutions tested with real people

Every solution is validated through human-centred design methodologies

Proven design leadership that drives measurable outcomes

Track record of delivering tangible business results through strategic design

Lasting capability uplift for sustainable impact

Build internal expertise that continues delivering value long after engagement

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Collaborative Design That Drives Results

We bring teams together to solve complex problems through human-centred design workshops and strategic facilitation.

Services Designed to Deliver Impact

Every organisation is different but all share the need to create solutions that work for people and deliver business results. RuminX offers flexible and tailored services which build on and embed capability no matter where you are in your design journey.

Design Maturity Assessments
Pinpoint strengths, uncover gaps, and map your pathway to greater design impact.
  • Comprehensive maturity evaluation
  • Actionable improvement roadmap
  • Benchmarking against industry standards
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Capability Uplift & Training
Equip your teams with the skills and confidence to embed design excellence.
  • Hands-on Human-Centred Design workshops
  • Tailored capability programs
  • Ongoing coaching and support
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Capability Creation
Build high-performing design and innovation teams that deliver lasting value.
  • Business case development
  • Team structure and role design
  • Long-term success frameworks
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Team Augmentation & Delivery
Access flexible, expert support to deliver research, service design, and projects with confidence.
  • User research and insights
  • Service design and prototyping
  • Project execution support
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Human-Centred Design That Delivers

At RuminX, we help organisations design with people in mind, creating solutions that inspire customers, empower teams, and drive measurable business outcomes. Founded by Strategic Design Leader Sammi Hinds, RuminX brings over a decade of experience in building design capability and leading transformation.

Who We Work With

WorkSafe Victoria
Gallagher Insurance
AGL Energy
Coles Group

Trusted by organisations across Insurance, Utilities, Technology, and Government sectors

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Design thinking prototyping session led by RuminX human-centred design experts

The RuminX Difference

The RuminX Story

RuminX was founded on a simple belief: when organisations design with people in mind, they unlock stronger business outcomes.

After years leading and scaling design functions at enterprise level, we saw a critical need, not just for design skills, but for strategic design leadership that drives measurable results.

At RuminX, we combine deep Human-Centred Design expertise with proven capability-building methods. Our mission is to help organisations embed customer empathy into strategy, strengthen design culture, and create solutions that last.

Sammi Hinds, founder of RuminX strategic design consultancy Melbourne

Meet the Founder

Sammi Hinds - Founder & Principal Design Consultant

Sammi is a Strategic Design Leader with more than a decade of experience transforming organisations through Human-Centred Design.

She has led multidisciplinary teams, driven digital transformation, and delivered customer experiences that achieve real business outcomes.

Passionate about building design capability at every level, Sammi helps organisations embed design thinking into everyday practice, sparking innovation, alignment, and meaningful impact.

Why Work With Us

Proven Leadership - 10+ years of experience scaling design at enterprise level

Human at the Core - every solution tested with people, validated in market

Sustainable Impact - lasting capability uplift, not just one-off projects

Client Testimonials

Hear from leaders who have partnered with RuminX to transform their design capabilities

Sammi was a joy to work with. She clearly identified gaps and opportunities for capability growth and delivered a training strategy to uplift WorkSafe's design capability. After 6 months we noted a strong uplift across the areas identified, received positive stakeholder feedback and saw a 34% uplift in team sentiment which all aligned to the strategy's key metrics for success.

Andrew Broughton

Head of Design, WorkSafe

We've had the pleasure of partnering with Sammi Hinds to deliver Human-Centred Design training and the experience has been outstanding. Sammi brings a highly professional and flexible approach, tailoring content to meet the specific needs of our teams. Participants consistently praised her engaging facilitation style and her ability to connect training concepts to real-world challenges. The sessions were practical, insightful, and clearly designed to drive meaningful business outcomes and enhance customer experience. Sammi's commitment to adding value was evident throughout, and we look forward to future collaborations.

Blessie Javellana

Head of Customer Experience, AGL

Let's Build Something That Works

Create solutions that work for people, and for your business.

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Location

Servicing Greater Melbourne, Geelong & Regional Victoria

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