WHEN
February 27 - 29
2024
Where
Virtual +
in person events
Contoso Electronics design week
Where all design disciplines come together to connect, learn, and get inspired.
WHEN
Feb 27 - 29
2024
Where
Virtual +
in person
design week
Where all design disciplines come together to connect, learn, and get inspired.
Speakers
Speakers
Design week's speakers offer attendees the knowledge, leadership and inspiration to shape their professional careers and personal lives in our ever-evolving path forward.

Aisha Johnson
Inclusive Design Specialist
Contoso Electronics


Aisha Johnson
Inclusive Design Specialist
Contoso Electronics
Champion for accessible technology who developed Contoso's AI bias detection tools. Her inclusive design workshops have become mandatory for all product teams, elevating accessibility from checkbox to cornerstone.

Alexander Rivera
Visual Identity Specialist
Contoso Electronics


Alexander Rivera
Visual Identity Specialist
Contoso Electronics
Visual craftsman who refreshed Contoso's brand identity for the digital age. Combines traditional design principles with AI-assisted exploration to create distinctive, adaptable visual systems.

Amara Wilson
Brand Strategy Director
Figma


Amara Wilson
Brand Strategy Director
Figma
Amara's strategic vision has helped position Figma as a leader in collaborative design. With experience spanning startups to Fortune 500 companies, she specializes in creating resonant brand stories that translate across platforms. Her "Connected Identity" approach has influenced how tech brands communicate their values.

Aria Jackson
Lead UX Engineer
Contoso Electronics


Aria Jackson
Lead UX Engineer
Contoso Electronics
Boundary-crossing creative who blends design thinking with technical expertise. Pioneers prototyping methods that use generative AI to rapidly explore interaction possibilities while maintaining implementation feasibility.

Carlos Mendoza
Design System Lead
Contoso Electronics


Carlos Mendoza
Design System Lead
Contoso Electronics
Architect of Contoso's unified design language who pioneered AI-assisted component creation. His framework for adaptive systems has reduced design debt while accelerating product development cycles.

Daniel Park
Design Operations Lead
Contoso Electronics


Daniel Park
Design Operations Lead
Contoso Electronics
Efficiency expert who transformed Contoso's design workflows through strategic AI integration. His team's process innovations increased design velocity while improving work-life balance for the entire department.

Dr. Maya Rodriguez
Chief Design Officer
Contoso Electronics


Dr. Maya Rodriguez
Chief Design Officer
Contoso Electronics
Visionary design leader with 15+ years navigating the intersection of technology and human experience. Dr. Rodriguez's pioneering research on "Augmented Design Intelligence" has reshaped how designers collaborate with AI. Former design executive at Microsoft and Stanford Design School faculty member, she champions ethical AI adoption while preserving human creativity. Author of "The Human Element in AI Design" and recipient of the 2024 Design Leadership Award.

Elena Kowalski
Design Operations Specialist
Contoso Electronics


Elena Kowalski
Design Operations Specialist
Contoso Electronics
Efficiency expert who implemented Contoso's AI-enhanced project management system. Her workflows optimize resource allocation while creating space for creative exploration and designer wellbeing.

Elijah Washington
Principal Product Designer
GitHub


Elijah Washington
Principal Product Designer
GitHub
A veteran product designer with over 12 years of experience, Elijah leads GitHub's design innovation team. His work integrates AI-powered collaboration tools into product design workflows, emphasizing both efficiency and inclusivity. Previously at Dropbox and Microsoft, his redesign of GitHub's contribution system received a Red Dot Award in 2024.

Fatima Hassan
User Research Director
Contoso Electronics


Fatima Hassan
User Research Director
Contoso Electronics
Insight leader who transformed Contoso's research practices with AI-enhanced methodologies. Her team combines qualitative depth with quantitative scale to uncover nuanced user needs across global markets.

Gabriel Kim
Design Systems Architect
Contoso Electronics


Gabriel Kim
Design Systems Architect
Contoso Electronics
Systems thinker who rebuilt Contoso's component library for the AI era. His modular architecture enables both consistency and context-aware adaptation, scaling seamlessly across product lines.

Isaiah Williams
Content Design Manager
Contoso Electronics


Isaiah Williams
Content Design Manager
Contoso Electronics
Storyteller who transforms complex concepts into clear, compelling narratives. Leads Contoso's AI content strategy, balancing automated efficiency with authentic brand voice across all customer touchpoints.

Jamie Sinclair
Principal UX Researcher
Contoso Electronics


Jamie Sinclair
Principal UX Researcher
Contoso Electronics
Insight hunter using AI-enhanced methodologies to uncover user needs. Their research frameworks combine traditional ethnography with machine learning to identify patterns human researchers might miss.

Jasmine Wong
Brand Experience Designer
Contoso Electronics


Jasmine Wong
Brand Experience Designer
Contoso Electronics
Multidisciplinary designer crafting cohesive brand experiences across physical and digital touchpoints. Utilizes AI to explore creative possibilities while ensuring human emotion remains at the core.

Jordan Taylor
Head of User Research
Webflow


Jordan Taylor
Head of User Research
Webflow
A cognitive psychologist by training, Jordan has revolutionized how Webflow gathers and implements user insights. Their innovative "Continuous Discovery" methodology combines AI-powered observation with traditional research techniques. Speaker and advocate for ethical AI in research practices.

Kai Yamamoto
Design Systems Researcher
Contoso Electronics


Kai Yamamoto
Design Systems Researcher
Contoso Electronics
Systems thinker studying how designers and AI co-create component libraries. Their research informs Contoso's evolving design system strategy, balancing automation with meaningful human input.

Layla Bennett
Content Design Lead
Contoso Electronics


Layla Bennett
Content Design Lead
Contoso Electronics
Narrative strategist who reimagined Contoso's approach to UX writing. Develops frameworks for human-AI content collaboration that maintain voice consistency while adapting to diverse user contexts.

Leila Nguyen
Director of Content Design
Anthropic


Leila Nguyen
Director of Content Design
Anthropic
Former journalist turned content strategist, Leila leads Anthropic's content design team with a focus on creating transparent, ethical AI interactions. Her "Human-Centered AI Language" framework has become industry standard for creating content that maintains authentic humanity while leveraging AI capabilities.

Liam Roberts
Product Design Manager
Contoso Electronics


Liam Roberts
Product Design Manager
Contoso Electronics
Team leader who balances AI efficiency with human creativity. His collaborative framework helps designers identify where automation adds value and where human insight remains irreplaceable.

Marcus Johnson
Design Operations Lead
GitHub


Marcus Johnson
Design Operations Lead
GitHub
With expertise in scaling design processes, Marcus has transformed GitHub's approach to Design Ops. His "Adaptive Workflow" framework combines AI-powered resource allocation with human-centered team structures. Previously led operations at Airbnb, where he pioneered metrics for measuring design impact.

Michael Stevens
Product Design Director
Contoso Electronics


Michael Stevens
Product Design Director
Contoso Electronics
Strategic leader guiding Contoso's flagship product experiences. Champions a balanced approach to AI integration that enhances designer capabilities while preserving human-centered design principles.

Naomi Chen
Creative Director
Augental


Naomi Chen
Creative Director
Augental
Award-winning designer whose work seamlessly blends digital and physical experiences. At Augmental, Naomi leads creative initiatives exploring extended reality and AI-enhanced visual systems. Her team's immersive experiences have been featured at SXSW and the Venice Biennale, earning recognition for innovation.

Nina Patel
Senior Product Designer
Contoso Electronics


Nina Patel
Senior Product Designer
Contoso Electronics
Design innovator who blends AI with human-centered approaches to craft intuitive experiences. Known for her award-winning work on Contoso's flagship products and mentoring emerging designers.

Nora Santiago
Front-End Design Engineer
Contoso Electronics


Nora Santiago
Front-End Design Engineer
Contoso Electronics
Code artist who bridges design intent and technical implementation. Developed Contoso's design-to-code workflow that preserves creative nuance while accelerating development through AI assistance.

Oliver Chen
Head of AI-Human Collaboration
Anthropic


Oliver Chen
Head of AI-Human Collaboration
Anthropic
Entrepreneur and AI ethicist who has dedicated his career to creating symbiotic relationships between designers and intelligent systems. At Augmental, Oliver leads interdisciplinary teams developing tools that enhance rather than replace human creativity. His "Collaborative Intelligence Framework" is used by Fortune 500 companies worldwide. TED speaker and advisor to the World Economic Forum on the future of creative work.

Omar Patel
Accessibility Lead
Contoso Electronics


Omar Patel
Accessibility Lead
Contoso Electronics
Inclusion advocate who built Contoso's AI accessibility testing suite. Champions design practices that ensure all users benefit from technological advances regardless of ability or context.

Priya Sharma
Visual Design Director
Contoso Electronics


Priya Sharma
Visual Design Director
Contoso Electronics
Visionary designer who reinvented Contoso's visual identity. Pioneered AI collaboration techniques that enhance creative exploration while maintaining brand consistency across global markets.

Rafael Moreno
Head of UX Engineering
Adobe


Rafael Moreno
Head of UX Engineering
Adobe
Rafael bridges the gap between design vision and technical implementation at Adobe. Leading a team of 30+ UX engineers, he's pioneered frameworks that translate design concepts into functional prototypes with unprecedented fidelity. His work on Adobe's AI-assisted code generation tools has redefined the designer-developer relationship.

Riley Taylor
Marketing Design Manager
Contoso Electronics


Riley Taylor
Marketing Design Manager
Contoso Electronics
Creative strategist behind Contoso's most engaging campaigns. Blends data-driven personalization with authentic storytelling to create marketing experiences that resonate across diverse audience segments.

Sasha Kim
Design Systems Architect
Figma


Sasha Kim
Design Systems Architect
Figma
Pioneer in scalable, accessible design systems, Sasha has transformed how Figma's components adapt to varying contexts. Their "Organic Design Systems" methodology allows teams to create cohesive experiences across platforms while accommodating customization. Author of "Systems Thinking in Digital Design" and frequent speaker on AI-augmented design systems.

Sophia Lee
Head of UX Engineering
Contoso Electronics


Sophia Lee
Head of UX Engineering
Contoso Electronics
Bridge-builder between design vision and technical reality. Sophia's team created Contoso's AI code generation tools that maintain pixel-perfect implementation while reducing development time by 40%.

Theo Nakamura
Visual Design Principal
Adobe


Theo Nakamura
Visual Design Principal
Adobe
A celebrated visual designer with roots in traditional art and digital illustration, Theo leads Adobe's experimental visualization team. Their work on AI-assisted creative tools has earned multiple design patents. Known for creating the "Adaptive Expression" technique now standard in digital art education.

Thomas Nguyen
Brand Marketing Director
Contoso Electronics


Thomas Nguyen
Brand Marketing Director
Contoso Electronics
Strategic brand leader who seamlessly integrates AI into marketing while maintaining authentic human connection. His campaigns for Contoso have won multiple industry awards for innovative storytelling across digital platforms.

Victor Chen
Senior Visual Designer
Contoso Electronics


Victor Chen
Senior Visual Designer
Contoso Electronics
Visual storyteller who explores the boundaries between human and AI creativity. His experimental design projects for Contoso blend algorithmic generation with deliberate human curation and refinement.

Zara Patel
Global Director of Inclusive Design
Adobe


Zara Patel
Global Director of Inclusive Design
Adobe
Internationally recognized inclusive design expert combining technological innovation with deep understanding of diverse user needs. At Adobe, Zara has integrated accessibility into core product development while creating AI tools that identify design biases. Her "Universal Design Matrix" methodology has been adopted by tech leaders globally. Previously led design at UNICEF, applying human-centered approaches to humanitarian challenges.

Zoe Martinez
Senior Content Strategist
Contoso Electronics


Zoe Martinez
Senior Content Strategist
Contoso Electronics
Language architect who crafted Contoso's AI-assisted content toolkit. Specializes in maintaining consistent voice across automated and human-created content while adapting tone for diverse global audiences.
