Hej! I'm Chris. I design experiences + interfaces at IBM. Currently living in Copenhagen, Hangzhou, Portland.
Latest Federal IBM projects
I led design for a string of GenAI-based applications across the VA and Department of Defense using IBM’s Watsonx, creating an accessible, scalable system that launched to 30,000~ users and directly contributed to $20M~ in client contracts. (WIP).
Commercial IBM project I've had my hand in
Work include strategy, prototyping, UX research, UI design, etc.
Various Graphic Design for IBM
Branding, print and presentation design - you nama. This is a connection for various graphic design for internal IBM tools as well as commercial clients such as PepsiCo and GEICO.
Various freelance, concept & other creative projects.
I design human-centered SaaS shaped by a lifelong curiosity for how people move through the world.
About
I’m a UX Designer focused on designing AI-powered systems that make complex tools feel simple and human. At IBM, I collaborate with U.S. government agencies to create scalable, accessible solutions that serve real people—not just requirements. Working closely with engineers and stakeholders, I bridge design and technology to bring clarity, trust, and inclusivity to emerging AI experiences. My work is driven by a belief that ethical and thoughtful design can make even the most technical systems more humane.
I was born in Copenhagen, where my parents worked at the national newspaper. Growing up among archives and stories sparked my lifelong curiosity about people and how they move through the world. That curiosity deepened during three years living and freelancing in Hangzhou, China, where I learned to find beauty in everyday moments and cross-cultural connections. Photography taught me to see the world as it is—imperfect, spontaneous, and deeply human. Now based in Portland, I continue to blend design and storytelling, always chasing the small, honest moments that reveal something real.
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