Award-winning Product Design Leader
I've never met a person as skilled at User Experience as Dave Thompson. He creates beautiful, essential workflows and experiences. Dave is an inspirational force - interactions with him always energize me and unlock the innovative spirit of whatever group he is working with.
I joined Dave's team at its beginnings. He quickly framed a meaningful vision for his design team and how to work within the product teams. I most appreciated how Dave genuinely cares for people and empowers them. He's open to feedback and new ideas from everyone to collectively deliver the best possible experiences. Dave is the ideal manager for experienced workers who need trust and support.
A master of design and strong collaboration, Dave stands out for his ability to convert complex challenges into practical solutions. His work in transforming a complex alarm system with numerous pain points to best-in-class bolstered products to global prominence and drove to new levels of market performance.
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Led comprehensive app redesign. Transformed usability, accessibility, and user experience.
Developed new brand identity and scalable platform architecture. Streamlined navigation, reducing tabs by 46%.
Led UX strategy and execution, driving research, design, and cross-functional alignment.
Led UX and design strategy for flagship power monitoring platform application used in NASA, data Centers, Airports, and other large critical buildings.
Awarded 2017 Product of the Year – Grand Award and 2018 Product of the Year – Gold Award.
Complete mechanical, HMI, and product visualization design (SolidWorks, Keyshot, Photoshop) for groundbreaking visual compressor pedal. Resulted in key partnership.
Industrial, mechnical, HMI design. 3D printing. Massively simplified Manufactoring and assembly.
Created technically demanding fluid mixing animation (3DS Max), accurately matching real-world data.
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Dave did the most amazing work on UX with us over many years! It's been a huge honor to have had my team work alongside him and be inspired by his incredible knack for UX - taking some of our favourite products to the next level. He goes the distance between good to great every time. I highly recommend his work to anyone looking for top quality talent and commitment to excellence.
I've never met a person as skilled at User Experience as Dave Thompson. He creates beautiful, essential workflows and experiences. Dave is an inspirational force - interactions with him always energize me and unlock the innovative spirit of whatever group he is working with.
Dave is an incredibly skilled product designer and empathic leader (a rare find for these combined qualities!). His creative, robust, and thoughtful approach to design sets a high bar for his team; while his collaborative and democratic leadership style enables them achieve it. It really was such a pleasure working with him: we had so much fun, turned out incredible work, and I always felt like my voice was heard and my ambitions were fully supported by Dave. I wholeheartedly recommend Dave for any management role in the product design sphere and would jump at the chance to work with him again!
Dave's exceptional leadership skills shone through in his ability to effectively lead a globally dispersed team of remote designers. His unique blend of design, business, and engineering acumen ensured that our designs not only met user needs but also aligned with strategic goals. Dave expertly facilitated cross-functional workshops and collaboration to drive decisions. He excelled in solving complex problems, breaking them down into practical steps.
Beyond his professional talents, Dave exemplifies personal integrity and a strong work ethic. He genuinely cared for his team, always willing to provide support and mentorship to help his designers succeed.
Dave is the best boss I have ever met during my career.