Azy Samsavar is a seasoned UX/UI designer and strategist, with over 15 years of experience in the industry. With a BFA in Industrial Design from the University of Washington, Azy honed his craft, ultimately serving as a senior user experience and visual designer at Avanade, as well as creative director and project manager at A. Samsavar Design. Azy's design expertise has been leveraged by brands such as Microsoft, BP, Eddie Bauer, and SurLaTable, among others. Azy's design principles focus on typography, color theory, and applied design thinking, all of which he integrates into every interaction design process he oversees.

A key player in team facilitation and design management, Azy ensures that every partnership and collaboration drives meaningful and strategic solutions. His pitching and presenting strategies, along with his ability to build and coach strong teams, has earned him accolades and awards within the industry. Azy also serves as an annual career coach and volunteer at Women in Informatics Hackathons at The University of Washington.