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Bernadette Irizarry

Founder, CEO, VLVT / Velvet Hammer

Los Angeles

A creative leader with her roots in graphic design and sculpture, Bern has built and led cross-disciplinary teams for over 20 years. Bern delights in combining the aesthetic with the usable and holds two patents in color selection methods. She started her Branding Firm Velvet Hammer in 2003 and has researched and developed award-winning products and experiences for Fortune 500 companies, including Ace Hardware, Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Behr Paint.

She heads the Los Angeles Ladies that UX Chapter, and designed the UX curriculum for Girl Develop It Los Angeles.

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