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Apr 2024
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Jae Park 94 ID and Joe Gebbia 05 ID/GD HD 17 have been named to Silicon Valley UX Design Awards' Top 25 most influential design leaders.

The Silicon Valley UX Awards is delighted to recognize Jae Park, a seasoned design leader with over 25 years of experience in crafting human-centered digital experiences. Jae's design leadership has been instrumental in driving new business innovations and building scalable design teams that bridge the gap between business objectives and human needs. Currently at Ford's Model e group, Jae leads a cross-functional team of product designers to shape Ford's future digital product strategy, focusing on making mobility accessible and sustainable for everyone.

The Silicon Valley UX Awards is proud to recognize Joe Gebbia, the visionary co-founder of Airbnb, for his transformative impact on the hospitality industry and design innovation. From an early age, Gebbia displayed an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for igniting new ideas. Despite starting his journey as an artist, Gebbia went on to double major in graphic design and industrial design, laying the foundation for Airbnb's groundbreaking platform. What began in his San Francisco living room has now grown into a global phenomenon with nearly 7 million listings across more than 191 countries, revolutionizing how people trust and connect with one another.

Read more at the SVUX website.