Seasoned researcher specializing in foundational user research for innovation and strategy in new technology development. Ethnographic needfinding, customer development, and UX. I also facilitate design sprints, teach and coach storytelling.

Experience

GoogleSenior Researcher

2022 — Now

Mountain View, California, United States

Foundational research and design for future user experiences powered by computational photography and generative AI.

Freelance Design Research & StrategyConsultant / Facilitator

2010 — Now

ProtagonistPrincipal Product Designer

2021 — 2022

Collaboration tools for the purpose economy. Head of Fingerspitzengefühl.

MetaUX Researcher & Designer

2016 — 2021

Menlo Park, California, United States

Via Stripe Partners (UK) & Pro Unlimited (US). Long-term UX Research and Design consultant in R&D for augmented reality, spatial computing (2d and 3d mapping), digital assistants for consumer hardware, and civic tech.