Jon Temple
Design Principal (Emeritus)ex-IBM
Jon G. Temple has 30 years of experience in UX research, human factors, and design. He received a BA from Vassar College and a MA and Ph.D. from the University of Cincinnati with post-docs in HCI and human factors.
Jon has delivered over 63 conference presentations, 21 publications, and 7 patent filings and mentored over a dozen UX practitioners. He sits on the advisory council for UCD at Brandeis University and won IBM UX Researcher of the Year for Innovation in 2023. Recently retired from IBM as a Design Principal in AI & Automation, he is currently seeking employment.
My Session(s)
Lightning Talks
Palace I, Emperors LevelJason Telner
Jon Temple
Ali Cuthbertson
Mike Jin
Danielle Giffort
Join this fast-paced, high-energy session designed to spark ideas and inspire conversation at UXPA International 2026. Each speaker in this session has just 10 minutes to share a big idea, showcase a project, or highlight a unique perspective. This session consists of four lightning talks and covers a variety of topics including career development, emerging […]
Bringing AI Augmented Research to Life – The Human Equation
Florentine III, Promenade LevelAli Cuthbertson
Jon Temple
Jason Telner
KathleenO’Brien
AI is changing how we do UX research at superhuman speed and scale while stealthily corroding something undeniably human. In a session aimed at UX leaders, well explore how to restore empathy and authenticity into processes increasingly driven by AI. Like a Pinocchio on his way to becoming real, well explore how AI-generated personas and […]
Redefining UX Design With AI – How AI Is Transforming the Design Process
Florentine III, Promenade LevelKathleenO’Brien
Jon Temple
Ali Cuthbertson
Jason Telner
We hear all of the time now that AI is coming for our jobs. We think AI will merely change how we work. Come learn about the currently available AI tools for design – what works well and what doesn’t – yet! As experienced designers who use AI in our design work everyday, we will […]
Navigating the Current UX Job Market – Strategies for Success and Good Mental Health
Palace I, Emperors LevelRecent economic and technology trends have created a perfect storm for UX professionals and a very challenging job market. This presentation will provide an overview from personal experience on how to best navigate the current UX job market including how best to search for UX jobs, prepare your UX portfolio, interview and prepare, market yourself […]