Who we are
We help organisations design and deliver seamless cross-channel experiences, combining lean discovery with measurable results and a strong commitment to accessibility.
The Restive story
Restive began in Melbourne with a simple belief: complex businesses can move fast without sacrificing quality. From our early days helping retailers unify their digital and in-store journeys, we’ve grown into a team of researchers, designers and technologists working across Australia and Asia.
Today we partner with leading brands to shape connected customer experiences: grounded in research, built for scale, and accessible to everyone.
Our capabilities
Data and AI
Data is the future of truly personalised and targeted customer experiences. We work with you to identify high-value opportunities and then help you develop scalable data platforms and machine learning models.
Research and Experience Design
When you understand your customer, then you understand how to push your strategy forward. We help you uncover key customer problems, and design groundbreaking solutions that meet their needs and grow your business.
Cybersecurity
Enhance your organisation’s cybersecurity posture by seamlessly integrating automation into your DevOps practices. Safeguard your digital assets with proactive threat detection, rapid incident response, and continuous security testing, empowering your teams to deliver resilient and secure software at DevOps speed.
Digital Strategy and Transformation
We launch digital products that redefine customer experiences and disrupt markets. We don’t just create products, we strategically position them to capture the attention of the audience and fuel growth. We work by your side to transform your product teams for ongoing success.
Tech Modernisation and Cloud
In an era of constant change and unpredictability, businesses require adaptability, scale, and speed through modernising your legacy platforms. Our team of specialists works with you to create a technical strategy with future-proof technologies that will last.
Unified Commerce
Customers already expect every channel to know them, remember them, and serve them instantly. The next battleground is invisible, predictive experiences powered by AI and real-time data; and most brands aren’t ready.
Meet the leadership team
Managing Director
Stuart Oliver
Stuart has over 20 years of experience in technology and consulting. An expert in advisory and strategy, his deep passion for strategic thinking, combined with a knack for fostering cross-functional collaboration empowers teams to turn challenges into opportunities.
Finance Manager
Lan Zhang
Lan’s profound understanding of financial intricacies and passion for delivering results within budget, she empowers the team to achieve goals while upholding financial responsibility.
Head of Research and Experience Design
Florencia Mostaccio
Florencia is a seasoned design leader with expertise across diverse sectors, skilled in leading end-to-end UX strategies that align with business objectives. She fosters a culture of innovation and accessibility, empowering teams to deliver impactful, user-centered solutions that drive organisational transformation.
Managing Director
Stuart Oliver
Stuart has over 20 years of experience in technology and consulting. An expert in advisory and strategy, his deep passion for strategic thinking, combined with a knack for fostering cross-functional collaboration empowers teams to turn challenges into opportunities.
Finance Manager
Lan Zhang
Lan’s profound understanding of financial intricacies and passion for delivering results within budget, she empowers the team to achieve goals while upholding financial responsibility.
Head of Research and Experience Design
Florencia Mostaccio
Florencia is a seasoned design leader with expertise across diverse sectors, skilled in leading end-to-end UX strategies that align with business objectives. She fosters a culture of innovation and accessibility, empowering teams to deliver impactful, user-centered solutions that drive organisational transformation.