I build and lead high-functioning, human-centered design teams within organizations that understand the value of design thinking and user experience.I lead and execute organizational and product level UX strategy with a focus on value delivery, human centricity, practice excellence, clarity and alignment, and creative innovation.I’m passionate about coaching, training and mentoring product and service designers. I provide one-on-one mentoring via Designlab (https://designlab.com/benjudy.)Since my first paid gig as a Web designer in 1999, I’ve been passionate about designing emotionally meaningful digital experiences. I believe technology serves people — not the other way around. I’m happiest when I’m helping organizations designing better systems that work well for humans.MY CORE SKILLS:• Develop and execute organizational design strategy - I help businesses envision a better future and create an environment where design excellence and innovation are nurtured.• Maximize business value from design and user experience - I help businesses manifest strategic intent and direct investment to realize greater value through design thinking and user experience research and design.• Build and lead the design practice - I help organizations of all sizes plan and navigate a journey from no formal design practice to being industry leaders in design excellence.• Coach & mentor designers - I love helping other designers grow, as I myself has been given guidance and instruction by many great design leaders.• Drive priority alignment across teams and functional groups - I use design thinking methods to help businesses break down silos and align efforts across departmental boundaries.• Craft human-centered product design strategy - I help teams deliver great products that provide for awesome customer and user experiences – because human-centered means it’s good for all of us.• Represent the organization to industry groups and the global design community - I frequently present to audiences of all sizes on topics related to user experience strategy and design leadership.