Rob Tannen, PhD

Director of Research & Interaction Design

Rob is Director of Research and Interface Design at Bresslergroup. He focuses on optimizing the fit between people and technology. He has over fifteen years experience in human factors and design. His skills have helped organizations including Microsoft, the New York Stock Exchange, Kodak, Siemens, and the United States Air Force improve device and interface usability.

He earned a doctorate in human factors psychology from the University of Cincinnati and is a certified Professional Ergonomist. He serves as vice-chair of IDSA's Human Interaction professional interest section, created the Designing for Humans blog, and is a frequent online contributor to Fast Company.

Rob is an active speaker, with numerous presentations, publications and podcasts for the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA), the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, and the Usability Professionals' Association, Housewares and Hardware Shows, DMI and many others.