UBE ‘Mr. Dapper’ URBAN | CHIEF DESIGN OFFICER
From the Hawaiian Islands to the mainland (San Francisco) and now to Atlanta, I’ve been able to experience many people, perspectives, and behaviors that inspire process and creativity. Having the ability to implement meaningful experiences to focus on delightful surprises is an absolute treasure.
KWAKU ‘All Sme’ YEBOAH-ANTWI | CHIEF AI & DATA OFFICER
Across continents and industries, I’ve learned that the best innovations don’t just optimize, they empathize. My passion lies in bridging the space between technology and humanity, turning complex systems into meaningful experiences that move business and people forward.
WARREN ‘Smiles’ NUGENT | VP OF PRODUCT & DESIGN
My leadership philosophy blends vision, empathy, and operational excellence, creating space for teams to move fast, think deeply, and deliver work that scales with purpose and precision. Beyond my full-time role, I mentor, guiding emerging designers and product thinkers to integrate data, experimentation, and AI seamlessly into their creative practice, bridging the art of design with the science of decision-making.
ROBIN ‘Corbin’ FIÉVET | DEVOPS DIRECTOR
I embrace a shared purpose and work together to build trust and mutual respect across all disciplines and departments. Through my languages of code, I try to emulate this within an efficient, legible form. Collaborating with all disciplines of technology helps to achieve the best product/service outcomes.
REAL ‘Real’ CANTY | HEAD OF RESEARCH
With a PhD in cognitive science and years leading design and tech teams, I’m fascinated by the intersection of human behavior and innovation. My work focuses on turning complex systems into experiences that feel intuitive, inclusive, and worthy of people’s trust.
JOEL ‘Stash’ MUELLER | MEDIA MANAGER
Chameleon within the world of digital photography and compositions, while striving to evangelize visual experiences through a lens. The digital revolution is changing most touch-points, and transforming how we work and play, so facilitating greater personal ownership and alignment is valued amongst our team.
GREY ‘Turkey’ | JR. RESEARCH STRATEGIST
I’ve only been on this planet for a short time, so I’ll keep this brief. I strive to find richness in my daily tasks while uncovering the mysteries of this planet. I’m totally dumbfounded by environments and interactions, and only find use in consuming food and occupying my time with playing.
CHRIS ‘Supreme’ CABALLERO | MARKETING DIRECTOR
A charismatic individual continually values personal relationships. Our physical interactions are becoming more and more siloed as we streamline our lifestyles, creating digital environments that conveniently cater to our every need. How do we acknowledge the importance of relationships with digital dependencies?
BRINKLEY ‘Brinks’ | MASCOT
I love to follow Ube around and assist with whatever tasks he needs me to be apart of. Most of the time, I’m power napping and occasionally playing with random tidbits. I tend to get into mischief when nobody is around.
EMERGING PRACTITIONERS
VINCENZO STORNAIUOLO | Mentee
Drawing from research, interaction design, and usability testing, I create intuitive solutions aligned with each client’s goals. My customer-first mindset began in my family’s restaurant business, where I learned the importance of service, empathy, and care. My hospitality background continues to shape my commitment to thoughtful, sustainable, and meaningful design.
TARYN FUKUJI | Mentee
Born in Oahu’s multicultural “Melting Pot,” my upbringing shaped both who I am and how I design. Rooted in strong family ties and Japanese values, I learned that success is about uplifting others and contributing to the community. That sense of responsibility guides everything I create.
ELIJAH CLAUDE | Mentee
TechnoWizard of Immersive Experiences || I invent magic that is human-centered to the core: empowering, inclusive, and delightful. || Customer Experience, User Experience, Service Design, XR Design Strategy
YUKI MOCHIIZUKI | Mentee
I’m an illustrator and textile/surface designer dedicated to creating joyful, impactful products, with experience spanning home furnishings and apparel. I bring a trend-focused, sales-oriented approach to my work, producing both hand-drawn and digital fashion illustrations using Procreate and Adobe Creative Cloud, along with commissioned portraits. Known for my creativity, research-driven thinking, and strong design instincts, I collaborate seamlessly with teams, contributing clear visual communication, attention to detail, and end-to-end design support—from concept and research to testing and high-fidelity prototyping.