Christopher Reid Becker

Christopher Reid Becker is an Adjunct Associate Professor and experienced Interaction Designer, Sr. UX Designer, and Design Researcher with over 16 years of professional experience. He serves as a Lead Curriculum Architect at Trilogy Education Services (a 2U Inc Brand) and works as a Sr. UX Design Mentor with Designlab. Becker has consulted with Bttr Agency as a Product/Sr. UX Design consultant from 2021-2023 and has authored multiple publications on human-computer interaction and UX design.

Becker's educational background includes:

• MFA in Media Design from Art Center College of Design (2008-2010)
• Incomplete BFA in Graphic Design from Art Center College of Design (2007-08)
• BFA in Graphic Design/Painting from Colorado State University (2004)

Becker specializes in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), User Experience Design, and Interaction Design with a strong focus on human-centered methodologies. His research and practice emphasize designing systems that are useful, usable, accessible, and delightful for all users. He extends the ethos of human-centered design and empathy-based software development across various platforms including web, mobile, and physical products. Becker's work bridges the gap between theoretical design principles and practical application in business contexts.

His recent publications demonstrate a clear trend toward integrating emerging technologies like AI with established UX practices while maintaining a strong human-centered focus. Becker explores how generative AI can enhance ideation and scenario planning in UX design while cautioning against technology's obsession with speed at the expense of quality and craft. His work consistently emphasizes foundational HCI principles while adapting to new technological landscapes.

As an educator, Becker has received positive testimonials from students who praise his well-structured curriculum and passion for teaching. He has developed design thinking workshops and created educational materials to facilitate the design thinking process. His approach to education emphasizes student-centered principles and aims to prepare learners for real-world design challenges.

Becker actively contributes to the design community through speaking engagements, including a lecture on Information Architecture at World IA Day (WAID 2025) at Art Center College of Design. His recent book "Effective UX Design Strategies," published in March 2025, provides practical guidance on human-centered design and agile UX implementation for new and aspiring professionals.