I'm not here
to make noise.
I'm here
to make sense.

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Bruce CriscuoloC.U.A.

Principal Designer
Product, Service & Experience Design

Currently Available.

Principal Designer.
Sensemaker.

Products, Services, Systems,
and Experiences.

I’m Bruce

I’m an award-winning Design Principal with more than 25 years of experience across 80 companies and 14 industries. My work encompasses the entire spectrum of product, service, and experience design from product launches and design systems to enterprise research, digital strategy, innovation, and CX transformation. I leverage a systems thinking approach to connect customer needs with business priorities, surface common pitfalls, and make decisions that ensure lasting value.

I AM SEEKING
Strategic experience leadership role where I can set/reinforce a brand vision, curate a modern design staff & build a culture based on efficiency and connection.
Formerly
14 years Principal Designer at EPAM Continuum.
Recently
AI native discovery research & strategy for large research university.
Fractional product & experience advisor on B2B/B2C EdTech platform.
Currently
Fractional product & experience leader & innovation consultant.
Recognition & Achievements

2022 Project of the Year

Recognized for product & service innovation in an integrated consulting engagement.

2023 Pitch of the Year

Awarded for innovative use of AI and data in large pitches.

#1 Ranking J.D. Power

Authored and designed the CX strategy and omnichannel UX leading to multiple #1 J.D. Power rankings.

14 Industries Served

Deep experience with global, regulated and public industries.

Mentor

Skill builder, coach and mentor to design professionals achieving AVP, VP and Head roles.

Over 1000+ Research Hours

Performed over 1000 hours of ethnographic research.

Academic Reviewer

Capstone Committee and Academic Review Board.

Certified Usability Analyst

Recognized usability expert from Human Factors International.

SIGNATURE CASE STUDY
PSE&GPSEGPSEG Long Island

CX Transformation

Connecting web, call center and field service so customers get one clear answer, every day and in every storm.

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Artifacts

What I do

Ten practice areas, one way of working.

  1. 01Experience Strategy

    Define product, service and experience vision, journey, and AI-informed future states that create value and provide a clear direction.

  2. 02User Research & Insight

    Expert researcher directing, collecting and distilling output into actionable insights. Leverage AI-augmented tools to create efficiencies, create confidence, and guide investment.

  3. 03Product & Service Design

    Own the planning, execution and efficacy of activities and deliverables promoting the intentional delivery and positive perception of any products, experiences, enterprise platforms, and connected services.

  4. 04Digital Transformation

    Collaborate with teams and disciplines to highlight needs for increased enablement, communication, and clarity across product, service, and employee experiences.

  5. 05Design Systems & Platforms

    Build highly scalable and intentionally integrated component libraries, design systems, and governance models that improve consistency, efficiency, and delivery quality.

  6. 06Organizational Enablement

    Align leaders, teams and cohorts by normalizing knowledge sharing, insight management and capability workshops.

  7. 07Innovation & AI

    Experiment and apply generative AI, agentic workflows, and emerging technology to realize new value, speed, efficiency, and growth.

  8. 08Design Ops & Leadership

    Lead multiple multidisciplinary teams, establish practical standards for consistency and throughput for digital engagement practices, executive contributor.

  9. 09Accessibility & Inclusion

    Inclusive design practices that work for every user, every ability. Includes preventative measures and bias mitigation.

  10. 10Measurement & Optimization

    Tracking impact and continuously improving through data and testing. Includes pretotyping and prototyping across digital and physical environments.

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