James Kirkwood is a seasoned User Interface and User Experience designer with extensive experience in the gaming and digital media industries. Currently serving as a User Interface Design Consultant at Nørdlight Games, James has previously held key roles including Senior User Interface Designer at King, where contributions included the enhancement of seasonal narrative experiences in the game project "The Season's Hub." James has also been the Executive Creative Director at Bright Squad Games, focusing on creative strategy for a gamified cryptocurrency app, and has led design efforts at several notable companies such as KidsKnowBest and Beano Studios. A graduate of the University of Westminster with a BA Hons in Illustration, James has consistently driven successful design initiatives that enhance user engagement and brand identity across diverse platforms.