Listen: Finding a Human-Centered Design with Brad Grimes of AVIXA

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Sometimes, technology just moves too quickly. By the time one new thing is integrated, the next big industry-shaker comes along and puts a new challenge on the table. Brad Grimes, Senior Director of Communications for AVIXA, comes on the podcast to tell us how the Pro AV industry is taking a breather and refocusing on the experience of their services and how to adapt innovative solutions to each specific market. He says building products and experiences with a human-centered design will be what generates great success for the Pro AV industry in he near future.

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