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Dr.Ax Ali

Dr.Ax Ali

Dr.Ax Ali

Creative Scientist

I’ve worn many hats — Founder, Product Manager, Designer, Developer, and Research Scientist — which is why I call myself a Creative Scientist.


I can bridge every seat at the product table, taking ideas from research insight to design, code, and market‑ready products used by hundreds of thousands.


This makes me a rare asset — accelerating product cycles, uncovering opportunities, and raising the bar for user experience.

I’ve worn many hats — Founder, Product Manager, Designer, Developer, and Research Scientist — which is why I call myself a Creative Scientist.


I can bridge every seat at the product table, taking ideas from research insight to design, code, and market‑ready products used by hundreds of thousands.


This makes me a rare asset — accelerating product cycles, uncovering opportunities, and raising the bar for user experience.

0→1 Product Builder

From blank page to launch, I’ve shipped products used by 100K+ people daily.

From blank page to launch, I’ve shipped products used by 100K+ people daily.

Big Tech Structure, Startup Speed

Operate with a unique combination of structured processes from Amazon, the blazing speed of startups, and the rigor of academia.

Operate with a unique combination of structured processes from Amazon, the blazing speed of startups, and the rigor of academia.

AI‑Native Experience Designer

Over a decade designing AI‑powered products that amplify human ability.

Over a decade designing AI‑powered products that amplify human ability.

Systematic Problem‑Solver

Driving results through a repeatable, human‑centered design process to solve problems.

Driving results through a repeatable, human‑centered design process to solve problems.

Cross‑Disciplinary Leader

Fluent in design, engineering, and product and business strategy.

Fluent in design, engineering, and product and business strategy.

Ph.D.‑Level User Researcher

As a mixed‑methods researcher, I uncover both the “why” and the “what” behind user behavior using advanced methods.

As a mixed‑methods researcher, I uncover both the “why” and the “what” behind user behavior using advanced methods.

25+

Product launches across Big Tech, startups, and founder‑led ventures


10+

Years building products at the intersection of AI, design, and human‑computer interaction


20+

peer‑reviewed publications in top HCI and CS conferences


3

award‑winning papers advancing inclusive tech and AI‑powered design


MILLIONS

Millions of end users worldwide

$100+M

Millions in combined revenue generation and cost savings.


  • “We’ll be applying these innovation workshop sprints across all our departments.”

    Itau Bank VP - Feedback on Ax's design sprint workshops for 0-1 product design

  • “Ax’s workshops really showed us a new approach to thinking big and a fresh approach to innovation."

    Amazon Group Manager

  • “These interaction mechanisms can be implemented to fit most of the Apple product lineup.”

    Apple SVP, AI/ML - On Ax's work on Multimodal Input Interactions

  • “This was the most thoroughly tested product launch in the history of the company.”

    Bilt Head of Product - All hands meeting discussing Ax's Lyft X Bilt integration launch

  • “This was the most polished dissertation I’ve ever read.”

    Prof. Jake Wobbrock (UW) - Ph.D. Thesis advisor

  • This app is essential to my life now.” / “I would do anything for Bo!” / “This app is beautiful!”

    The many users of 3rd Brain

~3.5 min on 2X speed

00:36 Early Work: AI and Dyslexia Detection

01:54 Early Work: Innovations for Parkinson's Patients

02:37 Early Work: PhD Dissertation: Inclusive Design

03:53 Demo: Third Brain: AI for Personal Organization

06:25 Current AI Tools and Collaborations

AI-Powered Productivity App for Couples

Multi-modal input interaction for mixed reality

Reimagining Grocery Shopping on Amazon.com

Detecting Dyslexia with an AI-Powered Game

ML-Powered Research Platform for Accessible Interaction Design

AI-Powered Self-Adapting UI for Users with Parkinson's

A mobile lock screen that uses sequences of gestures and haptic feedback

Desktop Web Authentication Using Google Glass for Blind Users.

A Collaborative Platform for Authoring Research Reports for FDA Approval

A Loan Processing App for The largest LATAM Bank

A Pitch for an Energy-Optimizing EV Fleet Charging Station

Re-Structuring a Mobile Credit Card and Loyalty Rewards App

Everything is Designed is my newsletter on AI, product, and design — grounded in over a decade building products at the intersection of human‑computer interaction and emerging technology. I share practical frameworks, behind‑the‑scenes lessons, and deep dives into my own work, from AI‑powered experiences to product roadmaps and design culture.

Everything is Designed is my newsletter on AI, product, and design — grounded in over a decade building products at the intersection of human‑computer interaction and emerging technology. I share practical frameworks, behind‑the‑scenes lessons, and deep dives into my own work, from AI‑powered experiences to product roadmaps and design culture.

LET'S BUILD SOMETHING LOVABLE TOGETHER!

LET'S BUILD SOMETHING LOVABLE TOGETHER!

LET'S BUILD SOMETHING LOVABLE TOGETHER!

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