Justin Hamacher

Justin Hamacher is a multifaceted professional with a diverse background in design, technology, and creative arts. He currently serves as the Director of Product Design and Research at Aduro in the Greater Seattle Area.345

Professional Background:

• Director of Product Design and Research at Aduro (2021-2022)34
• Senior Creative Director at Interaction Design Foundation (2020-2021)5
• Previously worked with companies like Microsoft and Slalom Consulting, winning several design awards1

Academic and Creative Pursuits:

• Affiliate Faculty in Human-Centered Design & Engineering (HCDE) at the University of Washington26
• Teaches in the Master of Human-Computer Interaction + Design (MHCI+D) program6
• Trained in Jungian psychoanalysis at CG Jung Institute in Zurich7

Additional Interests:

• Musician and artist with a background in a rock band called Biography of Ferns1
• Writer and creative professional7
• Studied various artistic disciplines including French surrealism, Italian cinema, and traditional Japanese woodblock printmaking1

Hamacher has received numerous awards throughout his career, including the Microsoft US West Region Azure Circle Partner of the Year and various design and mobile app awards.1