ustwo | Digital Product Studio | Icebreaker

ustwo | Digital Product Studio | Icebreaker

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I’m a designer with over 10 years in the industry building products and digital experiences for brands worldwide. I’m passionate about creating finely crafted products that address real-world challenges. Originally from Lisbon, my professional journey began at Young & Rubicam Portugal, where I worked on illustration, storyboarding, and post-production projects. It was during this time that my passion for pixel-perfect work, screen design and the way ideas can be communicated in the digital world began. Since then, I’ve been working as a full-time digital designer while pursuing illustration projects on the side. My passion to solve problems and create visually captivating work led me on a journey around the world, where I’ve been partnering with incredibly talented people from various disciplines, such as strategists, writers, developers, designers and project managers, to deliver products, digital experiences, campaigns and award-winning work for clients around the globe. I’m currently designing a fighting game at JADU AR, alongside a highly skilled and diverse team spread across the globe. As a lifelong gamer, the idea of crafting video games seemed like a distant fantasy. The journey so far has been nothing short of excitement and immensely fulfilling. Before JADU AR, I worked as a designer for several agencies. I was previously based in Singapore where I created digital products and experiences at R/GA for clients such as Nike, Google and Grab. I was fortunate to work in a team where everyone collaborates openly and strive for excellence with the goal to create meaningful digital experiences that impacts people’s lives. Before joining R/GA, I worked at Hello Monday in New York where I collaborated primarily with the teams at Google crafting digital-first interactive experiences, defining the look and feel and elevate the user experience across a suite of products and services. I also worked with the teams at Huge where I helped build digital experiences for the Asia-Pacific market. I got a chance to work on large-scale digital products for P&G while also developing new concepts for emerging brands. Prior to it, I embarked on an incredible journey by moving to Tokyo to join Nanilani — a Japanese creative agency working closely with brands like Adidas, Softbank, Rakuten, Lacoste, ANA and JINS. It was the most challenging, inspiring and rewarding experience in my life so far. Tokyo is an incredible city and being able to meet a different culture has made me a better designer and a better human being.

Christoffer Jakobsen

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Principal Engineer, Android

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www.oliverpanak.com Hello, I'm a 3D generalist and technical artist with 6+ years of experience in the games and interactive space. I'm particularly interested in VR/AR, games, and really anything interactive. My core skills are in writing shaders, 3D modeling/texturing, animation, vfx, and building prototypes.

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I'm a hands-on, technical product leader with a passion for solving hard problems. With a background in engineering, I thrive on diving deep into complex systems, bridging the gap between technical architecture and clear commercial strategy. My approach is to lead by example, work collaboratively, and foster a culture of rapid, data-driven experimentation. Over my career, I've had the opportunity to: ▪️ Architect major new platforms, such as a unified customer catalogue at Funding Circle that significantly reduced financial risk while forecasting £1.5M in annual savings. ▪️ Lead complex, zero-downtime migrations for millions of users, unlocking new multi-million-pound market opportunities. ▪️ Pioneer the use of AI and emerging technologies to prototype new ideas and accelerate product discovery cycles. ▪️ Spearhead a digital transformation for a high-profile client that contributed to a record-breaking £69M sale. I'm particularly energised by fast-paced environments where I can have a high level of impact, challenge legacy thinking, and use new technologies to build what's next. I'm always open to connecting with people who are passionate about building great products. Feel free to reach out to discuss innovation, tech, or new challenges. Specialities: Product Strategy, Technical Architecture, AI-Driven Product Development, 0-to-1 Innovation, Platform Strategy, Fintech, Rapid Prototyping.

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Alana Wood Riedel

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Design leadership | Ex-DeepMind | Ex-Google

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I'm a dedicated professional with a passion for technology and a track record of driving innovation and achieving results. With over 10 years of experience in the software industry, I have worked at companies such as Phaidra, Google, DeepMind, and ustwo. My experience extends to managing complex software projects and teams, optimising processes for efficiency (Engineering Productivity) and delivering quality customer solutions. I thrive on solving problems, whether it's streamlining operations, developing cutting-edge software, or leading teams to success and I've been fortunate to work on a variety of challenging projects and collaborate with many talented teams over the years. In addition to my technical skills, I'm also committed to continuous learning and professional development. If you'd like to connect, feel free to send me an invitation. Let's share ideas and experiences to drive innovation and make an impact in our respective fields.

Christian Edwards

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Daniel Mallcott

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I'm a software engineer for a decade and counting. I mainly focus on financial services, both fiat and defi. Here’s a summary of my latest experience.

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Design at Twine