As a Product Design and UX Director, I specialize in integrating AI seamlessly into products to enhance user experiences without adding complexity. With extensive experience across consumer and enterprise applications, I have led design initiatives for desktop, web apps, mobile, and SmartTV products.My professional journey includes significant roles at Apple, Kraken, and Axure, where I have developed a deep understanding of both design and technology. I am particularly skilled in creating intuitive user interfaces that leverage AI to deliver intelligent, user-centric solutions.I am hands-on, lead from the front, and am passionate about building supportive, high-performing teams. My work has earned multiple design patents and recognition for its innovation and effectiveness.Throughout my career, I've driven digital transformation, transitioning from traditional visual design to user experience and product design. This has been motivated by my passion for leveraging technology, particularly AI, to improve lives and transform the way people interact with digital products.Here are a few highlights from my career:AI Integration: Specialize in integrating AI seamlessly into products to enhance user experiences without adding complexity.Apple: Designed Apple.com during Steve Jobs' return to the company, creating Apple's first modern website that increased engagement and garnered significant media attention.Kraken: Led the creative team at a Top 3 Cryptocurrency Exchange, delivering $200B in trading volume across web, desktop, and mobile platforms.Axure: As VP of Product Design at Axure, spearheaded a global software product launch that saw a 40% adoption rate within the first three months.CrunchyRoll: Oversaw the UX design team at CrunchyRoll, contributing to a $1.2B exit to Sony.Mojave: Founded Mojave, a strategic agency providing creative and user experience services worldwide, recognized as one of the 'Top 99 creative agencies’.📨 Let's connect and explore how we can collaborate on designing impactful, AI-enhanced products that make a difference for users worldwide. Feel free to reach out to me at rgourley@gmail.com. Together, let's continue to shape the future of digital design.