UNIQUEWAYS WITH THOMAS GIRARD

Elizabeth "Dori" Tunstall is a design anthropologist, researcher, academic leader, writer, and educator. She was dean of the faculty of design at OCAD University in Toronto, Canada, from 2016–2023, and the first black dean of a faculty of design anywhere.

Jesi Carson is a design researcher and interaction designer specializing in community engagement and creative facilitation. Her current roles include Co-director and Board President of the Vancouver Design Nerds︎︎︎ .

Paul is a leader in conversion optimisation, digital leadership and UX design thinking. He has over 25 years of experience working with clients such as Doctors Without Borders and PUMA. He is the author of six books and a well-respected presenter.

Jeff helps organizations build better products and executives build the cultures that build better products. He is the co-author of the award-winning book Lean UX (now in it’s 3rd edition) and the Harvard Business Review Press book Sense & Respond .

Jessica Hische is a lettering artist and author with a tendency to overshare and a penchant for procrastiworking.

As a seasoned product design leader with over 20 years in the field, my career has recently pivoted towards more impact-driven initiatives. This shift isn't just a change in my professional trajectory; it represents a deeper commitment to creating designs that genuinely make a difference.

Rachel Botsman is a leading expert on trust in the modern world. Her two critically acclaimed books -What’s Mine is Yours and Who Can You Trust?–have been translated into 14 languages. She has been recognized as one of the world’s 30 most influential management thinkers by Thinkers50 and honoured as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum. Her TED talks have been viewed more than five mi...

Father, first. Designer, business leader & enabler of teams, second. Wannabe DJ, third :). Currently leading the design team at Dropbox across all creative disciplines; Brand, Product Design, Research, Content Design and Ops.

Barry Katz is a television producer, film producer and talent manager. He was the owner and founder of the Boston Comedy Club in New York City and helped launch the careers of many successful comedians

A huge advocate for the design community, Andy is a regular speaker at international conferences like SXSW, Awwwards and The Next Web. He founded and curated the dConstruct, UX London and Leading Design conferences, as well as an online community of over 2,000 design leaders. He's a founding member of the Adobe Design Circle and has appeared on both the Wired 100 and BIMA 100 lists, as well as...

In my twenties, I explored the globe, gaining an informal education through extensive travel. Following brief studies in history and humanities, I immersed myself in a fulfilling retail career, progressing as a senior leader, sales manager, and HR expert. Approaching the start of my fifth year as a REALTOR®, I've discovered my true passion.

I create scroll-stopping campaigns that convert viewers into customers.

Embark on a journey with Chris, a final-semester AOA student at LaSalle College Vancouver, whose story is a tapestry woven with threads from Manila, Philippines, to the vibrant landscapes of Turkey, and now Canada. A true adventurer at heart, she brings a unique perspective shaped by her diverse cultural experiences.

Experienced in both the public and private sectors, in locations around the world, and with organizations ranging from small businesses to the largest employer in America. Licensed to practice law in Washington D.C. and Virginia.

Kevin Bethune is a multidisciplinary design executive, entrepreneur, best-selling author and keynote speaker based in Redondo Beach, California. His first book, Reimagining Design: Unlocking Strategic Innovation (The MIT Press) released with notable acclaim under the Simplicity: Design, Business, Technology, Life Series in March 2022. His second book, already in progress, will be coming out in the...

Nick Finck is a design & research leader with over two decades of experience in the industry. He strives to improve people’s lives through crafting well-designed experiences that matter. Nick currently consults & advises businesses on design and research through Craft & Rigor in Seattle. Before this, he was in design & research leadership roles at Amazon Web Services, Facebook, Ube...

Mike is a UK based designer, specialising in Branding, Graphic/Web Design, Illustration & Photography. He has a worldwide client roster and his work is often featured in design related publications. Mike is also a regular speaker at design/tech conferences.

Sarah first stood on a stage in 2014 when she was invited to speak at a TEDx event. Today she stands on stages around the world. She engages audiences with her unique blend of science, activities and sense-hacking. She is the author of books including the bestselling Why Fonts Matter (Penguin/Random House)

Wrote and performed a 9-minute TEDx talk titled, "Why Tattoos Should Not Be Taboo".

FLUID Architecture has three areas of focus - Interaction, Indigeneity and Intimacy. Before founding FLUID Architecture, I was a partner at DIALOG (Vancouver Studio), and its Vancouver predecessor firm. Until March 2023 I was a Principal at Human Studio Architecture and Urban Design.

A graphic designer. Currently  studying at LaSalle College Vancouver, expecting graduate in March.

Flight attendant for Air India, but actually started her career in fashion marketing and merchandising doing research for Louis Vuitton!

Associate Director, Service Design & UX Research at EY Design Studio. Candidate, Master of Design (MDes) in Strategic Foresight and Innovation. Ex-Shopify and Capital One

Michael Peter is a UX Researcher who studies consumer motivations and behaviours at SkipTheDishes, Canada’s leading food delivery app. He champions the power of real human insights to provide actionable solutions to challenging and unexplored questions about a product’s strategic design. Michael holds a Bachelor of Design in Interaction Design from Emily Carr University of Art + Design, and a Mast...

Keith Tam is an information designer, typographer, and academic. He is currently Head of Department of Communication Design and Director of the Centre for Communication Design at the Hong Kong Design Institute; Distinguished Research Fellow at the Type Lab of the Shanghai Academy of Fine Arts, Shanghai University. His previous appointments include Associate Professor and Director of the MA Informa...