Bert Fava profile image UX designer
bert fava profile image

Product Researcher & UX Designer
8+ years improving SaaS and Public service experiences through human-centred design

Asterisk  Featured Case Study 

Residential Dispute Resolution Victoria (RDRV)

I helped design a new government service to simplify the rental dispute process. My role focused on user research, accessibility, and content testing to ensure the service was clear, inclusive, and easy to navigate for all Victorians.

Chart Line  Key Metrics 

  • 75% faster applications (20 min → 5 min)
  • 2–3 pages to reach forms (down from 8+ pages)
  • ~60% disputes resolved early via facilitated discussion


Star  Other Work 


Buildxact
Improved trial conversion by 9% through research-led onboarding redesign.


Quest Payments
Prototyping and lab testing improved usability for payment flows.


Asset Owl
Redesigned user flows for asset management and introduced 360° imagery capture.


Lightbulb  About Me
I’m a Melbourne-based digital product/service researcher and designer specialising in human-centred research and accessibility.

My focus is simplifying complex products/services into clear, inclusive, and meaningful experiences.

Currently at VCAT, I design digital and service user journeys that improve access to justice for all Victorians.


Quote Left  Testimonial
“Bert’s insatiable curiosity unearthed hidden gems that revolutionized the Buildxact platform. His ability to encourage deep thinking fostered a culture of innovation and problem-solving.”

— Dustin E., Head of Customer Success



Minimize  How I work

Human-Centred – grounded in research and empathy.

Accessible – plain English, inclusive by design,

Collaborative – aligned with business and user needs.

Continuous improvement – embedding feedback loops post-launch.

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