Bryan Cunningham
About Bryan Cunningham
Bryan Cunningham is a Senior Manager and Lead UI/UX at Raydiant, where he has worked since 2022. He has a background in design and innovation, with previous roles at SnapPea Design and Danby Appliances, and holds a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design from Carleton University.
Work at Raydiant
Bryan Cunningham currently holds the position of Senior Manager and Lead UI/UX at Raydiant, a role he has occupied since 2022. In this capacity, he oversees the user interface and user experience design processes, applying his expertise to enhance product usability and customer satisfaction. His tenure at Raydiant has been marked by a focus on innovative design strategies and user-centric approaches. Prior to his current role, he worked at Raydiant as a UI/UX Designer for eight months, contributing to various design projects.
Education and Expertise
Bryan Cunningham has a solid educational background in design. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design from Carleton University, where he studied from 2005 to 2010. Additionally, he has completed a Design Thinking Bootcamp led by Barry Katz, enhancing his skills in innovative design methodologies. He also studied User Experience Design at BrainStation, further solidifying his expertise in creating user-focused designs.
Background in Design
Bryan Cunningham has extensive experience in the design field, having worked in various roles that emphasize innovation and user experience. He served as Head of Innovation & Design at Danby Appliances from 2014 to 2017, where he led design initiatives. Prior to that, he was an Industrial Designer at Danby Appliances from 2010 to 2014. He also worked as Lead Designer at SnapPea Design from 2017 to 2020, where he further developed his design leadership skills.
Achievements in Product Development
Throughout his career, Bryan Cunningham has successfully launched four product lines within four years, demonstrating his ability to lead creative direction, strategy, and design. His approach involves utilizing lean methods and a build-measure-learn framework, treating each project as a startup. He emphasizes empathy for users and transforms insights gained through observation into effective commercial solutions.
Design Philosophy and Approach
Bryan Cunningham's design philosophy centers on empathy for users, customers, and collaborators. He believes in the power of experience and often challenges himself with innovative proposals during projects. His approach is characterized by a commitment to understanding user needs and translating insights into practical design solutions.