Founders
Founded by trailblazers in the international development and UK design industries, our company is passionate about addressing the pressing need for innovative, scalable ways to achieve ever-better capacity building outcomes inclusively, leveraging emerging technologies like generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data analytics.
With our unique blend of design leadership and deep industry insight, we created Lirio AI to deliver user-centric design with robust learning functionality, empowering learners worldwide to achieve transformative outcomes efficiently and effectively.
Liliana Camacho
For Liliana Camacho, our Director of Programmes, learning to weave her Colombian heritage into her Canadian upbringing has brought formative experiences that influence her work in social impact, inclusion and climate change. With over a decade and half of experience, Liliana is a leader in the realm of environmental innovation and global climate change efforts.
She leads the charge in designing impactful climate change training programmes across continents and has delivered training and human-centred design sessions in Africa, Southeast Asia, the South Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East and Europe.
Liliana’s steadfast dedication to social and environmental impact propels her towards creating tangible change globally. She brings her can-do approach and ability to learn quickly into understanding client needs, leveraging technical skills and technology to yield impactful outcomes.
Collaborating closely with esteemed international development organisations, Liliana has worked on initiatives funded by major donors like Global Affairs Canada, USAID, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and UNICEF.
David Locke
David Locke is Lirio AI’s Malaysian-British Design Director with an unwavering commitment to human-centred design and innovation. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of user needs, David specialises in revolutionising projects, experiences and industries.
Combining cutting-edge design approaches with a passion for representation and decolonisation, David strives to create impactful solutions for modern challenges. His extensive expertise spans a myriad of design disciplines, including Video, Photography, Art Direction, Graphic Design, and Web UI.
Driven by a desire to make a meaningful impact, David leverages his strategic foresight and innovative mindset to transform complexities into opportunities, crafting sustainable solutions that enhance user experiences and drive growth. At Lirio AI, David ensures our technology and design work is at the forefront of the industry.
David’s commitment to knowledge mobilisation underscores his dedication to sharing insights and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. With a portfolio boasting collaborations with industry giants such as Google, Microsoft, BBC, PGA Tour, Millers Brewery, Boots Pharmacy and Radisson Blu, David’s influence in the design landscape is both profound and enduring.
