Andy Vitale a UX Designer specializing in emerging technology and digital media, for web, mobile and software starting before the terms UI/UX were common to the industry. He has gained professional experience from designing and maintaining National and International brands to teaching design practices and theories on the collegiate level, spending five years as the Graphic Design Program Department Chair at a regionally accredited University. Staying on top of the latest trends, Andy has had strategic roles in managing branding and marketing projects across various platforms from traditional to interactive media.

Andy is currently finishing his Master’s Degree in Human Computer Interaction at DePaul University as well as working as a Mobile Usability Architect for Office Depot. Since starting with Office Depot, Andy has implemented many new features which have seen the mobile conversion rate increase by 60%. In addition to his experience in UX/UI, he has a visual design and creative direction background. Andy’s core belief is to create immersive, emotional experiences with users through different mediums and to explore new interaction models in emerging technology.