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DESIGN LEADERSHIP + AI
Design Thinking
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Design Thinking
"Ian brought strong design leadership and a genuine interest in the technical details behind the AI Agent experience. That deeper understanding allowed him to guide his team toward solutions that felt intuitive while respecting technical constraints. He stayed closely connected to the work, striking a rare balance between high-level vision as a leader and practical execution."

David Drucker - Founding Engineer, Kustomer
"Ian is an effective and strategic design leader who prioritizes people and business outcomes. He is able to quickly understand complex user ecosystems, competitively interpret opportunities, and bring others along with crafted storytelling."

Brandy Porter - VP, Vox Media
"He will challenge you to see outside of your plan and expose opportunities that you didn't know existed. A true leader, he is someone where you leave feeling smarter and more prepared just by having worked alongside him."

Dan Demole - President, Anthem Music
"As our Head of Design, Ian combined creativity and pragmatism in a way that made a lasting impact. In a product space that was being reshaped by AI, Ian leaned into the challenge and led with innovative design approaches that elevated the experience for our customers. He had a knack for seeing around corners and translating that vision into practical solutions that the team could rally behind. He created an environment where design did not just complement engineering but truly pushed the entire product forward.

Michael Blake - VP Engineering, Kustomer