Summary
Brian Studwell is a Senior Product Designer with 12 years of experience crafting user-centered products for high-risk, data-heavy industries and research organizations. He has led UX work at companies ranging from startups (Ravel Law) to enterprise teams (LexisNexis) and research labs (Toyota Research Institute), and now shapes platform experiences at Ideagen after DevonWay’s acquisition. Holding a Master’s in Human-Computer Interaction + Design from the University of Washington and training in front-end development, he bridges design, research, and modern web implementation to deliver practical, data-focused tools. Known for collaborating directly with customers and cross-functional teams, he excels at turning complex regulatory and scientific requirements into usable workflows. Based in Rochester, NY, he brings a background in legal and autonomous-driving data products plus an unusual blend of creative writing and technical design training that informs clear, persuasive UX.
11 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
BA English & Creative Writing, BA English & Creative Writing at Wesleyan University
Front End Development & Design, Front End Development & Design at Codefellows
Master's Degree Human-Computer Interaction + Design, Master's Degree Human-Computer Interaction + Design at University of Washington, Master of Human-Computer Interaction + Design