Summary
Adam Simms is a multidisciplinary technologist, designer, artist, and professor with 11+ years of experience turning concepts into tangible product experiences. As Co-Founder of Recess Thermal Station, he is leading the development of an immersive wellbeing venue opening in Griffintown in 2025, exemplifying his ability to scale prototypes into experiential offerings. He runs ADAMSIM.MS Inc. as Product Design Leader, shaping UI/UX across a diverse portfolio—from publishing catalogs to technology consulting for Livepeer and Dialogue. His background includes leadership roles at Lightspeed, Trello (Atlassian), and Age of Union, where he blended design, technology strategy, and product leadership. At Concordia University, where he is Artist-in-Residence, he teaches photography and digital media, bridging practice with theory for the next generation. Based in Montreal, Canada, he merges research-driven thinking with collaborative, global leadership to deliver elegant, data-informed design solutions.
12 years of coding experience
11 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Major in Design Art, Minor in Photography, GPA: 3.92, Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Major in Design Art, Minor in Photography, GPA: 3.92 at Concordia University
French, English