I'm Jim Adams

I'm a creative problem solver with wide-ranging Human-Centered Design (HCD) and Design Thinking expertise. My strengths are Strategy, Ideation, Synthesis and Delivery.

Strategy

Many projects feel like being dropped into the middle of a dense jungle, and you have to find your way to some unseen mountain. This has happened to me a lot. I can help you find True North and chart a course.

Navigating a critical path

  • Seeing the big picture
  • Developing perspective
  • Right-sizing the solution
  • Roadmapping the path

I led regular “TechTalks” to help bridge the gap between designers and developers. In one session, I demoed how we might use a whiteboard tool and generative AI to build functional prototypes—showcasing how AI-driven prototyping enables rapid iteration and real-time user feedback. These talks weren’t just theory; they were hands-on, practical examples of how cross-functional teams might engage with users to build better products faster.

Screenshot of an annotated wireframe.

To see the app created during the demo, use the link below; this will open in a new browser tab. The demo took about 20 minutes.

Ideation

Good ideas work well within boundaries; great ideas establish new frontiers. Considering a problem, I always wonder, “Does it have to be this way?” Sometimes the answer is, “Yes.” Sometimes the answer is, “Let’s find out!”

Seeing new patterns

  • Brainstorming + collaboration
  • Converging + diverging
  • Visualizing the goal
  • Inspiration, iteration + innovation

Synthesis

People can be boggled by facts; stories are the way we make sense of the world. Intentional design—the thoughtful combination of elements and principles—can establish a system, solve a problem, and tell your story.

Creating a strong narrative

  • Storytelling
  • Understanding your audience
  • Pacing + timelines
  • Teaching + takeaways
Hi, I'm Jim.

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