Bridging the Gap Between AI Innovation and User-Centered Design
Cindy Brummer
Senior Experience Designer and Researcher
I combine 15+ years of UX expertise with AI innovation to deliver smarter, scalable solutions for B2B SaaS and health tech.
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My Impact
As a recognized leader in Product Design and User Research, I have built a dynamic and engaged audience of UX professionals. My work as a designer, speaker, and educator has positioned me as a trusted voice in the industry. Through my thriving LinkedIn following and impactful contributions, I continue to shape the future of user-centered design and innovation.
Portfolio
Explore my work designing impactful solutions for B2B SaaS and health tech organizations, where creativity meets AI processes. View my portfolio.
Pharma Industry Data Consumption
How do small, mid-size and large pharmaceutical companies consume and use data and insights?
AI Surgical Evaluation Platform
UX strategy and design of Circlage, an AI-driven medical assessment platform.
about Me
UX isn’t just what I do—it’s who I am. As Founder and Creative Director of Standard Beagle Studio, a user experience agency in Austin, Texas, I turn complex challenges into meaningful, user-centered solutions.
Experience Designer
Crafting intuitive and impactful digital experiences by combining deep user insights with strategic, solution-driven design.
Speaker
Energetic and dynamic speaker since 2017, giving more than 55 presentations to large audiences around the country.
AI Explorer
Integrating AI throughout my research and design process to create smarter, user-focused solutions.
At Standard Beagle, I’m privileged to work with B2B SaaS and health tech organizations, providing UX strategy, research, and product design. I am an accredited UX professional, recognized for my expertise in creating impactful, user-centered solutions. My work increasingly focuses on integrating AI with UX to design smarter, more efficient digital experiences.
I have mentored hundreds of designers and previously taught UX design through the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin, where I helped graduate more than 250 students. I also run the UX in ATX global community of designers and am a contributing author to the book “97 Things Every UX Practitioner Should Know,” published by O’Reilly.
I earned a Master’s degree in UX Design from the Maryland Institute College of Art and completed a design fellowship program through the Johns Hopkins Technology Innovation Center.
My kids and husband assure me the rumors are not true—I do sleep, and yes, I spend time with them. Mostly watching Marvel TV shows and movies.
Speaking
I love standing in front of an audience — no matter the size. I have spoken to large audiences around the country on a variety of Experience Design topics.
Presentations, delivered online or in-person
I have a variety of topics I speak about, from product leadership to UX thought leadership for practitioners.
Cindy has moderated large conference panels
Driving Superior Experiences Across The Customer Value Chain
Cindy has also been featured in podcasts
Check out this podcast from Pragmatic Institute.
In the Spotlight
Insights and expertise in UX and AI innovation with a global audience
Next-Level AI: Preparing for the future of AI in SaaS products
Looking ahead, emerging AI trends in SaaS are poised to surpass today’s capabilities. Product leaders can anticipate AI reshaping SaaS solutions far beyond predictive analytics and customer support automation.
