Paul Pugh

Paul Pugh

Keynote Speaker: Product Design & Innovation Expert; Former Vice President of Creative at Frog; Led Kindle Design at Amazon; Founder of Airline Design

Paul Pugh Biography

Paul Pugh is a designer and innovator with more than three decades of experience in consumer product design and development. Pugh and his teams have contributed to the product vision, strategy, and design for companies including Amazon, Under Armour, HP, Nokia, Microsoft, and AT&T, resulting in millions of products reaching the market. He has established design studios, managed large design organizations and global teams, and led the design of both hardware and software, with expertise in manufacturing and software development.

As Vice President of Creative at frog, Pugh oversaw the global software innovation practice, advancing design discussions, shaping future vision, and mentoring teams across the studio network. At Amazon, he led the Kindle design team, working on products such as "Kindle Reader," "Fire Phone," and "Fire TV." At Under Armour, Pugh served as Vice President of Connected Fitness Products, contributing to the development of sports apparel and gear. He managed the launch of five new products at CES in Las Vegas, including "UA Healthbox" and "Speedform Gemini II" connected running shoe, which received Best of Show recognition in the press.

Pugh has founded several companies, including Mediatruck, a venture-backed software tools and consulting company; Handwire, a boutique software design and development firm; and Airline Design, a design and consulting firm. Airline Design supports clients from concept through manufacturing, focusing on research, ideation, prototyping, and validation for both physical and digital products. Pugh resides in Japan and collaborates with a network of designers in Japan, Europe, the United States, and India.

Pugh is a frequent speaker and commentator on consumer electronics, mobile technology, and product innovation. He has presented on the future of mobile, spoken at the HarvardX conference on design, and provided commentary at CES for TheVerge.com. He has also been featured in Wired Magazine in connection with the launch of Under Armour's Healthbox. Pugh addresses topics including design, innovation, and marketing, drawing on entrepreneurial experience and creative leadership across industries.

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Paul Pugh Videos

Paul Pugh Interview @ Fitness Tech CES 2016 - YouTube
Interview with Under Armour's Paul Pugh at CES 2016 - YouTube

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How much does it cost to book Paul Pugh for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Paul Pugh, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Paul Pugh are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Paul Pugh, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Paul Pugh speak about?

Paul Pugh is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Innovation, Art & Design, Computer Science, Technology, User Experience (UX), Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Inventors and Creativity.

Where does Paul Pugh travel from?

Paul Pugh generally travels from Tokyo, Japan and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Paul Pugh?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Paul Pugh for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Paul Pugh for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Paul Pugh or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Paul Pugh is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Innovation, Art & Design and Computer Science. The estimated speaking fee range to book Paul Pugh for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Paul Pugh generally travels from Tokyo, Japan and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Morinosuke Kawaguchi, Shigeru Miyamoto and Zack Kass. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Paul Pugh for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 17/07/2026.

Paul Pugh Videos

Paul Pugh Interview @ Fitness Tech CES 2016 - YouTube
Interview with Under Armour's Paul Pugh at CES 2016 - YouTube
  • How do I book Paul Pugh to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Paul Pugh for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Paul Pugh, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Paul Pugh or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Paul Pugh for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Paul Pugh, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Paul Pugh are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Paul Pugh, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Paul Pugh speak about?

    Paul Pugh is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Innovation, Art & Design, Computer Science, Technology, User Experience (UX), Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Inventors and Creativity.
  • Where does Paul Pugh travel from?

    Paul Pugh generally travels from Tokyo, Japan and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Paul Pugh?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Paul Pugh for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Paul Pugh for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Paul Pugh or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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