Human Intelligence.
Nature's Intelligence.
Artificial Intelligence.
Hybrid innovation that fuses human-centred design, biomimicry (nature-centred design) and AI. Because complex challenges need more than one playbook.
Since 2008, delivering breakthrough innovation including +29% brand metrics and 7-day to 48-hour CX and process transformations for global clients.
Work at pace
Flexible
High collaboration
The Triple Helix Methodology
Most consultancies master one discipline. We're the only practice in Australia with formal credentials across all three—design thinking, biomimicry, and AI integration.This rare convergence solves problems single-discipline approaches can't:- Complex challenges requiring multiple lenses- Innovation that's human-relevant AND systems-efficient - Solutions that work with (not against) natural principles- Pattern recognition at scale combined with deep empathyWhen the problem is big enough, one playbook isn't enough.[Button: Our approach]
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The Triple Helix Methodology [Visual] The only consultancy in Australia with formal credentials across design thinking, biomimicry, and AI integration. This convergence solves complex challenges that single-discipline approaches can't crack. When the problem is big enough, one playbook isn't enough. [Button: How we work]
What we deliver
We help leaders tackle complex problems across brand, product, customer experience, process, and service innovation.
Our approach: uniquely integrating human-centred methodology, biomimicry, and AI - individually or combined - to solve your specific challenge, while embedding innovation capability in your team along the way.
Innovation Consulting
Human-centered innovation, biomimicry integration, or our Triple Helix methodology
Strategic Planning
Planning processes combining rigorous analysis with creative thinking. Our proprietary method also builds resilience into plans.
Process Improvement
Redesigning systems for efficiency and better experiences
Capability Building
Training, action learning, and knowledge transfer
Trusted Among Industry Leaders
Since 2009, solving complex innovation challenges across finance, FMCG, energy, health, hospitality, sustainability, and NGO sectors. Our 96% client return rate reflects our collaborative approach, including 6+ year preferred supplier relationships with several multinational organisations.
What Our Clients Say
Our clients say working with us feels refreshingly different and is rewarding – professionally and personally. Explore what they have to say.
Director, Marketing Portfolio and Strategy
The Coca-Cola Company
"6th Sense are my partner of choice because they always exceed my expectations and make my team look good! So many companies deliver the obvious and you are left feeling you could have reached the same place on your own. But 6th Sense are a breath of fresh air, they really get their feet wet. They turn data into meaningful insights and unique solutions which are actionable and exciting. They are professional, passionate, smart and make hard work lots of fun."
Consumer Insights Manager
Cereal Partners Worldwide, Australia
"6th Sense is who we turn to when we need innovation now. The projects they have run have been extremely well structured and challenged the team throughout. They generated a raft of great insights that we could mine together to create great NPD that has now hit the market. Best of all is the enthusiasm and energy they bring to every project - I don't know how they do it!"
Head of Customer Advocacy
St George Bank, Australia
“Working with 6th sense is so refreshing – the team’s enthusiasm, energy and 'can do' attitude really matched our pace and passion. A sense of fun whilst maintaining a strong outcomes focus enabled a great partnership to develop between our teams which resulted in work which was connected both internally and externally to our organisation, was real and immediately applicable. Their passion and authenticity sets 6th Sense apart.”
Feral by Design Podcast
Wild solutions for human chaos
Feral by Design is a podcast where our Founder, Pia Williams, applies nature’s genius to everyday human chaos. At 6th Sense, we use biomimicry to tackle complex innovation challenges in energy, manufacturing, and organisational transformation. On the podcast, Pia takes a different tack: short, playful episodes grounded in real science, told through messy, self-deprecating stories. Some explore existing case studies, but many showcase Pia’s own original frameworks. Biomimicry with the door left open—smart ideas from nature, made relatable, practical, and surprisingly fun.
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