Josh Kimmell is a Principal Designer at IBM, specializing in platforms with a rich, multidisciplinary design background. Known as a "full-stack" designer, Josh has developed a unique "square" T-shaped skillset, combining deep expertise with broad experience across branding, website development, and product design. A strong advocate for the user, he ensures that user needs are central to every project. His ability to lead cross-discipline teams, foster collaboration, and unite diverse stakeholders around common goals has been key to his success.
Upcoming Talks
19 May 2025
While people may debate the quality of code that AI agents are producing the reality is that companies are using them.
The difference over the coming years will be how developers adopt these tools and the best ways to use them.
Join our forum to discuss:
- How the role is changing?
- How do you get the best out of the current tools?
- How can junior devs upskill in more architecture related skills?
21 May 2025
In this hands-on workshop led by Josh Kimmell from IBM, participants will explore how to design cross-product, modular user experiences that prioritize seamless workflows over siloed functionality. Drawing from real-world practices at IBM, this workshop will demonstrate how teams can align around "Jobs to Be Done" to enhance collaboration and user satisfaction. Through engaging activities involving red yarn (!), attendees will identify opportunities for cross-product interoperability and develop actionable strategies to bridge common platform gaps.