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Amazon Web Services
2021—2026
Designed AI-native products and developer experiences across Amazon Q, Amazon Bedrock, AWS Amplify, and Kiro. Led end-to-end Product Design, design systems, and AI-assisted workflows, creating scalable experiences used by millions of developers while accelerating design-to-development through automation.
SecureAuth
2017—2021
Led Product Design, UX/UI, branding, and creative direction for an AI-powered cybersecurity platform. Designed secure authentication experiences, established scalable design systems, and led a company-wide rebrand that supported growth, fundraising, and acquisition by SecureAuth.
Swan Design Studio
2008—2017
Founded and led an award-winning creative agency, delivering branding, websites, and digital products for international clients. Built a multidisciplinary team, earned 33+ international design awards, and established a reputation for design excellence and innovation.

Founder / CEO at Casco, Ex-Amazon Principal Product Manager
René Brandel
33+
Global Awards
Recognized by CSS Design Awards, Awwwards, and featured in CSSDA Greatest Clicks.
62+
Brands & Products Shaped
Partnered with startups, scale-ups, and global technology companies to build products, brands, and digital experiences.
186M+
Organic Views
Built an audience through original AI films, photography, and visual storytelling—without paid promotion.















