Harlan Elam

Harlan Elam is a seasoned design leader based in Austin, Texas, with over 20 years of experience in user experience (UX) and product design. He is the founder of Apocalypse Design, a company focused on crafting innovative design solutions. Elam has held various significant roles throughout his career, including Principal Product Designer at Exabeam and Lead Product Designer at Textline, where he contributed to developing secure business messaging applications.

His previous experience includes founding roles and design leadership positions at several tech companies, such as CRFT, which he helped grow from inception to acquisition, and JASK, which was later acquired by Sumo Logic. Elam also has a notable background in the gaming industry, having worked at Blizzard Entertainment, where he was involved in user experience design for major titles like Diablo 3 and World of Warcraft.

Elam's educational background includes a degree from The University of Texas at Austin, and he has a strong portfolio that showcases his ability to lead design efforts and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences across various platforms.1