What’s next in dating and health care smartphone apps, and how does one design for certain demographics or disabilities? Communication design majors and recent graduates at Texas State University took on this unique challenge in their project, HEXDesign, which will be presented during the TXST Innovation Lab at SXSW. HEXDesign is a collective of eight […]
John S. Couch is the Vice President of UX and Design at Hulu(hulu.com). With a rich background in entertainment, Couch has worked with companies like eBay and CBS, and is also fluent in Japanese. He’s lived in places all over the world including Europe and Japan, until he made his home in California. He will […]
Agnes Pyrchla works for Frog Design and wears many hats while at work. She is a design researcher, systems thinker, and business strategist. She is passionate about solving problems with her clients and uses her ability to make things feel more achievable. She has a plethora of experience and is very excited about maintaining respect […]
Based in Geneva, Laura Couto Rosado is a co-founder and product/interaction designer at Digital Alchemy, a design school. She is also a teacher in the Master Media Design department at HEAD Geneva School of Art and Design. Right now, she is spending three months at CERN exploring the relationship between technology and design. She […]
Matt Wallaert is the (first!) chief behavioral officer at Clover Health. Wallaert classifies as a behavioral scientist, studying human behavior as it intersects with technology as a whole. He’s been involved in plenty of startups and non-profits, including a website called GetRaised.com, to benefit underpaid women and to raise their salaries. He is a […]
Elayne Safir is a Senior UX Designer at XO Group, a company whose brands include The Knot, The Nest, The Bump, How He Asked, and GigMasters, to help couples through life’s biggest moments. These companies help couples navigate their way through life’s stressful and enjoyable moments, whether it’s getting married, starting a family, or planning […]
Chelsea Francis is an editorial photographer in Austin, Texas. She also specializes in portraits and brand building. Above all, she loves connecting people. She even coined the term “connector” to include on her website Her background is in marketing and PR, and Francis loves to integrate that with her photography skills. During SXSW, she is […]