Ian J. Latchmansingh
Human-Centric Design Leader & Technologist in NYC
My résumé is best seen on LinkedIn. Otherwise, you can reach me via this contact form. I am currently the Head of Design for PanasonicWELL, a US-based R&D group working at the intersection of connected devices, families, and wellness.
I have a strong foundation in traditional design with a focus on information technology and 19 years of professional experience, serving both as a people manager and an individual contributor. My career has been diverse, spanning start-ups, agencies, cloud providers, public broadcasting, and public archaeology—I believe variety truly is the spice of life. I'm also dedicated to giving back as a volunteer facilitator, mentor, and teacher, most recently speaking to the Industrial Design program at CUNY. On a personal note, I'm a tinkerer, musician, and proud dog dad.
I served as Principal Design Technologist for AWS Prototyping & Cloud Engineering in NYC from 2019 - 2023. I designed and built human-centric prototypes that employ Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Robotics, Internet of Things, and Spatial Computing. Previously a UX Director for start-ups and digital creative advertising.
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PROTOTYPES & PRODUCTS
Industrial
- Virtual Remote Auditing for GxP Compliance
- CV/ML Detection of Product Defects in Aluminum Manufacturing with Fully-Synthetic Data
- Agricultural Cost Center Business Intelligence for IoT-equipped Farms
- Realtime Inventory Forecasting for Just-in-Time Manufacturing
- Supply Chain Weakness Dashboards for Agricultural Logistics
- Municipal Infrastructure Prediction and Planning Tools
- Disaster Risk Monitoring Search Interfaces for Restoration Contractors
Consumer
- VUIs for Drive Thru Restaurants
- Consumer Car Care Subscription Services
- Live Interactive Journalism
- Virtual Doping Detection for Physical E-Sports
- Online Learning for First-Time Homebuyers
Business
- VUI Design for Clinical Trials and Medication Adherence
- Distributed Consumables Procurement for Container Shipping
- Connected Devices for C-Store Cleanliness Monitoring and Task Management
- Predictive Fleet Vehicle Maintenance for SMBs
- Intelligent Damage Detection for Rental Vehicles
- Hybrid UIs for Realtime Customer Service Analytics
Contextual Augmented Reality Interfaces for the Internet of Things
In the year 2019, 833 million smart home devices were shipped worldwide - an increase of nearly 27% over the previous year. These products range from conventional appliances like lights, refrigerators, and televisions to more niche items like breadmakers and connected cradles.
With the ever-increasing sprawl of the IoT landscape, it seemed only logical that we begin to visualize and manipulate these devices in a singular, contextual, spatial interface. I worked with Ramin Firoozye to craft a UI prototype for what his ARIoT concept would look like in practice. The results of which were revealed at AWS Reinvent 2019.
Components of the design system:
The initial concept of a connected home was also extended to agriculture technology.
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With the ever-increasing sprawl of the IoT landscape, it seemed only logical that we begin to visualize and manipulate these devices in a singular, contextual, spatial interface. I worked with Ramin Firoozye to craft a UI prototype for what his ARIoT concept would look like in practice. The results of which were revealed at AWS Reinvent 2019.
Components of the design system:
- Device Branding
- Device Iconography
- Device Name
- Controllable Parameter Information
The initial concept of a connected home was also extended to agriculture technology.
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