Ron Bronson is a design executive and critical urbanist whose research investigates how digital systems influence public trust and social life.

He is an Assistant Professor of Practice in Urban Technology at the University of Michigan and has spent over two decades leading digital service delivery efforts across public and private institutions. Most recently, he was Head of Design at 18F, the federal government’s digital services office.

Ron founded the Portland Digital Corps, served as Board President of AIGA Portland, and helped launch Portland Design Month. He also coaches high school tennis, co-hosts the Future Perfect Book Club, and reports on Finnish baseball.

He occasionally shares updates on his now-ish page.