Saffron Samuels

Saffron Samuels is a team member at KS Insight who brings expertise in adaptive leadership and human-centered design to her work in exhibition design and education. Known for creating unique, award-acclaimed exhibitions, she began her career in Sydney and Melbourne in interior architecture before specializing in exhibition design. Her clients include the Australian Museum, Museum Victoria, ACMI (Highly Commended), State Library of Victoria (Highly Commended), Melbourne University, and Latrobe University.

Saffron is recognized for her ability to design visitor experiences that are both educational and engaging, blending creativity with strategic attention to detail. A forward-thinking and resourceful designer, she manages and directs projects with sensitivity and precision.

She has continued to expand her practice through training in design methodologies, including human-centered design thinking and adaptive leadership. Recently, she completed five short courses with Stanford University: Systems Practice: From Impossible to Impact, Insight for Innovation, Storytelling for Influence, Design Kit: The Course for Human-Centered Design, and Adaptive Leadership: Mobilizing for Change.

Alongside her professional work, Saffron lectures and teaches exhibition and branded environment design to undergraduate and graduate students. Born in France and well-traveled, she brings an international perspective to her work and currently resides in Melbourne, Australia.