Our Team
The passionate experts behind DesignFlow AI's mission to revolutionize design education.
Meet the Innovators
Our team combines decades of experience in design, technology, and education. We're not just instructors—we're practitioners who have implemented AI in real-world design projects at leading companies. Our diverse backgrounds ensure that we approach AI-assisted design from multiple perspectives, providing you with comprehensive and practical knowledge.
Each team member brings unique expertise: from UX research and interface design to machine learning and educational technology. Together, we create courses that are not only informative but also immediately applicable to your professional work.
Alex Thompson
Founder & CEO
Alex brings over 15 years of experience in UX design and product management. Previously led design teams at Google and Airbnb, where he pioneered the use of AI tools in large-scale design operations. His vision for DesignFlow AI stems from recognizing the gap between emerging AI technologies and practical design education.
Expertise: Strategic design leadership, AI integration, product strategy
Maria Rodriguez
Head of Education
Maria is a former design educator with a PhD in Learning Sciences. She has developed curriculum for leading design schools and worked as a design consultant for Fortune 500 companies. At DesignFlow AI, she ensures our courses are pedagogically sound while remaining cutting-edge and practical.
Expertise: Educational technology, curriculum design, adult learning theory
Dr. James Chen
AI Research Lead
James holds a PhD in Computer Science with specialization in machine learning. He previously worked at OpenAI and DeepMind, contributing to breakthroughs in generative AI. At DesignFlow AI, he bridges the gap between advanced AI research and practical design applications.
Expertise: Machine learning, generative AI, human-AI interaction
Advisory Board
Our advisory board consists of industry leaders who provide strategic guidance and ensure our curriculum remains at the forefront of design and technology trends.
Sarah Kim
VP of Design, TechCorp
Sarah has led design transformations at multiple tech giants, implementing AI-driven design processes that improved product development cycles by 40%. She advises on industry best practices and emerging trends.
Michael Torres
Founder, DesignAI Ventures
Michael is a serial entrepreneur who founded one of the first AI-focused design agencies. His insights into the business side of AI-assisted design help ensure our courses prepare students for real-world opportunities.