Who I am

A life in abstract

I am an User Experience Professional, Behavioral Game Theorist, and Speaker. I love turning napkin sketches into compelling usable products, complete with mustard stains naturally.

In addition to my User Experience Practice, I conduct research using game theory strategies that help organizations and designers solve problems by becoming better advocates for themselves and their craft. Currently I am researching how Game Theory and AI can help predict the future of product design and consumer habits.

My secondary passion is making a hash out of the culinary arts. I am usually found in my kitchen or popping up in someone else's. I'm always out on the hunt for the tastiest street food.

Head shot photo of Jeffery Dernbach

Talks

I am a curious sort and passionate about meeting people and sharing knowledge and ideas. I have spoken at several events around the world.

  • IPL Guest Speaker Bangalore 2021, Virtual via Zoom
    Advocating better Customer Experiences using Behavioral Game Theory
  • UX India 2020, Virtual via Prerecorded
    Design in These Unscripted Times
  • IxDA Hanoi 2020, Virtual via Zoom
    Game Theory for promoting strategic human interactions
  • Concentric 2020, Virtual via Zoom
    Game Theory for promoting strategic human interactions
  • Puget Sound World Usability Day 2019, Seattle
    Game Theory for promoting strategic human interactions
  • UXPA Table 4 Eight 2019, Seattle
    Behavioral Game Theory for Designers
  • UX India 2019, Hyderabad
    Game Theory for promoting strategic human interactions