Derek Gulbranson is a skilled UX leader and designer with over 15 years of experience in crafting innovative web and mobile products. He holds a BFA from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and has studied at the University of Wolverhampton.

Derek's professional journey includes notable roles such as Senior Product Designer at Apple, Senior Product Designer at DesignMap, Lead Product Designer at Lithium Technologies, Contract UX Designer at Cisco, Lead Product Designer at MetaBrite, and Principal at Derek Gulbranson Consulting.

In addition to his corporate positions, Derek has also served as User Experience Director at HubPages, Sr User Interface Designer at Plum District, Lead Designer/Developer at Mingle, LLC, Lead Designer/Developer at replyforall.com, UI/UX Consultant at BitSpark Consulting, UI/UX and Technology Consultant at Heller Ehrman, and Founder of Email Signature Tool.

Furthermore, Derek's career includes roles as a Freelance Graphic and Web Designer at DLA Piper US LLP, Consultant - Interactive Design & Development at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, Aircraft Interior Designer at Wendy Ulve Design Associates, Aircraft Interior Designer at The Jet Center, and Graphic Artist at Garrett Aviation.

His diverse background showcases a deep understanding of user experience, design principles, and product development, making him a valuable asset in the field of UX design and leadership.