About us

Product discovery and design in the age of applied intelligence

Big Nerd is an independent lab experimenting with AI and emerging technologies in product design. Our work focuses on real prototypes, real constraints, and shared learning that helps teams navigate change and make better decisions.

About Dan Olsavsky, CXP

Dan Olsavsky started Big Nerd Design with a simple belief: great products can be built fast when you combine AI-first workflows with human-centered design.

With over 20 years of experience in UX/UI design and product development, Dan has partnered with organizations of all sizes, from Fortune companies to early-stage startups. Across every engagement, the goal has remained the same: deliver quality quickly while keeping real users at the center.

Big Nerd Design brings together Dan’s experience, network, and passion for problem-solving to help teams get clarity, reduce risk, and launch products that truly resonate with the people they’re built for.

About Jake Redmond, MBA

Jake Redmond brings a rare blend of creativity, curiosity, and technical depth to Big Nerd. His work explores how AI is reshaping the way modern teams design, communicate, and build culture.

Jake has a gift for translating complex ideas into clear, inspiring concepts that spark momentum. Whether he’s teaching, prototyping, or breaking down emerging trends, he helps people see what’s possible before it becomes obvious.

At Big Nerd, Jake leads our efforts around AI culture and next-generation workflows. He pushes teams to think bigger, experiment more boldly, and approach change with intention. His perspective shapes how we teach, collaborate, and guide teams through the shift toward AI-native tools and processes.

Turning big ideas into better products

We bring together ideation, rapid prototyping, user testing, product design leadership, and AI-powered workflows to turn concepts into fully functional digital products with clarity, speed, and confidence.