We make technology choices feel human.
sparkle-mentor was created for leaders who want to invest in gadgets and tools that actually make daily work easier.
Our promise
We translate fast-moving tech into decisions that make sense for people, budgets, and long-term growth.
Our story
sparkle-mentor began in Melbourne when a group of product strategists and workplace technologists noticed a gap between vendors and everyday users. We built a practice focused on clarity, bias-free testing, and adoption-first planning.
Today we partner with organisations across Australia, guiding them through device refreshes, workspace upgrades, and collaboration redesigns.
“The best gadget is the one people choose to use.”
Founding principle at sparkle-mentor
Milestones that shaped our practice
We built a testing studio to compare devices in real working conditions.
Released an internal playbook for clients transitioning to flexible work models.
Expanded to support teams in Perth, Adelaide, and regional hubs.
Introduced a repairability and lifecycle assessment model for enterprise clients.
Leadership
Our leadership team blends technology strategy, operations experience, and hands-on hardware knowledge.
Imogen Blake
Co-founder and former product lead who spent a decade guiding enterprise device rollouts.
Ravi Desai
Operations strategist with a background in smart workplace systems and change management.
Clare Liu
Research director focused on usability testing, employee experience, and digital wellbeing.
How we mentor
We work alongside internal teams, running workshops, translating vendor data, and building confidence in every decision. Our engagements are designed to leave your team stronger after we depart.
Review our processValues that guide each engagement
Clarity over complexity
We turn dense technical data into clear, practical choices.
Evidence before opinion
Every recommendation is backed by real tests or measurable insights.
Respect for daily work
We never introduce gadgets that complicate how teams already succeed.
Achievements
Our work is recognised for its balance of strategic planning and real-world adoption.
Device evaluations completed with structured user testing.
Client organisations with multi-year mentoring relationships.
Community involvement
We partner with vocational training centres to offer technology literacy sessions for emerging workforce programs.
We also volunteer as mentors for women in technology and product strategy.
Let us guide your next technology decision.
Schedule a conversation to explore what mentoring looks like for your team.
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