Alexander Baumgardt 
Adjunct Professor | California College of the Arts
San Francisco, CA, UNITED STATES
Professor and Management Consultant
Biography
Alexander works at the intersection of design and strategy. Over a decade he has built up a unique portfolio and methodology of systems thinking, interaction design, organization, strategic planning and visual modeling – helping public and private sector companies to conceive, create and deliver meaningful brand, product and service experiences.
At CCA Alexander teaches the pioneering Experience Design studio classes in both the ground-breaking Interaction Design (BFA) and Design Strategy (MBA) programs.
Beside his teaching Alexander designs and advises award-winning experiences in industries such as automotive, consumer electronics, financial services, transportation, media, telecommunications and information technology. He held several design leadership positions in Europe and the United States at firms such as MetaDesign and Method.
Alexander frequently speaks and lectures internationally at leading organizations, events and institutions in his field – such as the Google Speaker Series, Xerox PARC, HfG Schwäbisch Gmünd, ENSAD Paris, MX (Managing Experience) Conference or NEXT Service Design Conference.
Industry Expertise (3)
Management Consulting
Information Technology and Services
Design
Areas of Expertise (3)
Customer Experience
Service Design
Design Strategy
Affiliations (3)
- Design Management Institute (DMI)
- Interaction Design Association (IxDA)
- California College of the Arts
Links (4)
Availability
- Keynote
- Moderator
- Workshop Leader
- Host/MC
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