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Jonathan Courtney

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Jonathan Courtney

Jonathan Courtney is a UX designer and Product Strategist. He runs the cheeky UX design blog UX Messiah. Originally from Ireland, Jonathan moved to Berlin and founded the UX Design agency AJ&Smart in 2011. 3 years later, AJ&Smart now works with everyone from the Fortune 500 to the smallest startups, helping them create great products and to innovate. Jonathan also has a creepy, unhealthy obsession with Pierce Brosnan which requires no explanation. Follow him on twitter: @Jicecream.

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