Christopher Durgin

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About Christopher Durgin

Driving human-centered innovation at the intersection of UX, Human Factors, and Emerging Technologies. I’m a Senior Product Designer with over 8 years of experience transforming complex systems through Human-Centered Design, UX strategy, and research-driven insights. My work is rooted in Human Factors and Human Systems Engineering, allowing me to design digital and physical solutions that are intuitive, accessible, and aligned with real user needs. At Neudesic (an IBM Company), I lead UX strategy and research for enterprise systems—including AI-powered workflows, industrial operations, and financial tools. My focus is on aligning human capabilities with business outcomes by embedding user research, usability testing, and participatory design into agile development cycles. Specialties- Human-Centered Product Strategy & Innovation - Human Factors & Usability Evaluation - Research-Centric UX Leadership - AI/ML Interface Design & Prompt Engineering - Systems Thinking & Cross-Functional Collaboration 🧠 I’m passionate about blending human-centered methods with strategic vision to create lasting business value. Whether mentoring teams, facilitating workshops, or leading research in complex environments, I advocate for ethical innovation and user-centric outcomes at every step. Let’s connect if you’re passionate about advancing human-centered product strategy and impactful design.