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Chris Aalid
Chris is a product designer with five years of experience and expertise in UX strategy, research, and design; interaction design (IxD); high-fidelity design and prototyping; animation; and usability testing. He has designed world-class digital products for Trek Bikes, including eCommerce platforms, iOS and Android apps, IoT products, digital-retail hybrid experiences, and two-sided marketplaces. Chris excels at solving complex B2C, B2B, and enterprise problems with groundbreaking design.
Show MoreDiego Marin-Odio
Diego is an accomplished UI/UX strategy and design expert. He has delivered high-impact projects and results in the banking, fintech, auto, telecom, academic, and arts sectors. A most notable project was the digital redesign for Toyota Costa Rica. Diego is currently leading the user experience for the 2nd largest e-learning company in the US. His approach to UX and UI is based on design thinking, and his focus is both strategic and practical.
Show MoreAl Blanco
Al hits the ground running, uncovering insights, solving big challenges through IP-worthy innovation, applying rigorous UX methodologies and human-centered design principles. Blanco is hands-on; no prima donna here. Whether inventing new digital products, tackling automated process improvement, or finding clever ways to increase engagement through award-winning experiences, he can deliver world-class websites, mobile and tablet apps, as well as industrial and consumer software with true ROI.
Show MoreAmélie Lamont
Amélie is a design and product strategist with over two decades of experience in product design, helping startups audit and repair their underperforming products. Prior to consulting full-time, Amélie has led and collaborated on design initiatives at companies like The New York Times, Google, Facebook, Apple, eBay, Adobe, Travelers Insurance, Booz Allen Hamilton, VenueBook, and Lola.
Show MoreRob Armes
Rob is an entrepreneur and consultant passionate about how digital can enable organizations to rethink their business models and digital strategy shifting toward circularity. Rob has coached design thinking, steered product and UX strategy, assisted in recruitment, and helped win new business. He has worked with clients such as Aviva Investors Security Bank, Transport for Wales, London Metal Exchange, Rentokil Initial, HM Courts & Tribunals Service, The Scottish Government, and Randstad.
Show MoreAnton Roolaart
Anton is an award-winning creative UX leader with more than 20 years of experience designing user experiences. He is skillful in UX strategy, design, processes, user research, and prototyping, promoting design thinking methodologies. Anton's previous clients spring from various industries, including JPMorgan Chase Bank, Pfizer (site intelligence for clinical trials), Newmind (legal firm), Epidemic Sound (music licensing), Sirius Energy (alternative energy), Monex (fintech), Hilton, and more.
Show MoreBrian Pagán, EngD, MSc
Brian is a US ex-pat working as a human experience designer focused on healthcare, sustainability, fintech, and IoT. For 20 years, Brian helped startups and businesses like Philips, ING, Land Life Company, and WaitWhat turn innovation strategies into award-winning products and services. His specialties include prototyping, behavioral design, and UX strategy. Brian has given talks and workshops in 12 countries. His first book, The Creative Empathy Field Guide, is available in ebook and paperback.
Show MoreRick Freitas
Rick is a highly experienced consultant and designer with over 15 years of expertise across various industries. His impressive portfolio includes working with esteemed brands such as Santander, VISA, Property Finder, Raizen, and Volkswagen. His design strategy and service design skills have enabled him to deliver exceptional products and services at scale. Rick excels in optimizing the connection between human behavior and technology, ensuring that his clients receive top-notch results.
Show MoreSayeed Afzal
Sayeed has been working as a UI/UX professional for 5+ years with top clients from the fintech, blockchain, and edtech industries. Currently leading Wilson Wings' product design team, he specializes in UX strategy, UI/UX design, UX audit, rapid prototyping, and consulting. Sayeed is willing to help new clients by using his 6-phase approach to solve UX problems and build products that users love and competitors struggle with.
Show MoreBryant Mao
Bryant is an award-winning product designer who specializes in strategy, user experience, user interface, and interaction design. For the past 10 years, Bryant has been working with global companies to craft digital experiences and solutions for diverse markets and large user bases. Bryant combines his business acumen and human insights to guide the direction and uses various prototyping methods to verify ideas that make an impact.
Show MoreHao (Kaylee) Zheng
Kaylee is a lead UX designer who always pays attention to design solutions that balance creativity, technology, and aesthetics. Her experience involves dedicated design research and user-centered design, complemented with solid user experience, visual design, and design testing. Such vast experience enables her to tackle any stage of the design process, from the business requirements to implementation.
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