About me

Nate Thompson is a UX and product design leader based in Toronto with over 15 years of experience. He specializes in making complex software easier to use, working across industries like mining, life sciences, healthcare, and travel. He has led design at companies like Hatch and Veeva Systems, where he built tools that help teams work faster, make better decisions, and trust the data in front of them. He also teaches at York University and mentors designers looking to grow their craft.

Nate is known for designing AI-powered tools that are clear, honest, and easy to act on. He has a track record of shipping work that gets results, from cutting task times by up to 80% to securing millions in project funding through a single prototype. He is currently available for consulting work, helping founders and early-stage teams get their product experience right from the start.