Alison Voghel
About Alison Voghel
Alison Voghel is a Senior UX Designer with a diverse background in design and architecture. She currently works at Acquia and has held various roles in design and research across multiple organizations since 2013.
Current Role as Senior UX Designer
Alison Voghel currently serves as a Senior UX Designer at Acquia, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she utilizes her extensive design background to enhance digital experiences. She specializes in crafting complex user journeys and delivering well-documented assets for production, ensuring that user needs are met throughout the design process.
Previous Experience at Acquia
Before her current role, Alison worked at Acquia as a Designer from 2020 to 2021 for a duration of seven months. During this time, she contributed to various design projects, applying her skills to improve user experience and interface design.
Education and Expertise
Alison holds a Master of Architecture (MArch) from the University of Oregon, where she studied from 2015 to 2017. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Design/Architecture from the University of Colorado Boulder, completing her studies from 2008 to 2012. Her educational background supports her expertise in human-centered design solutions throughout the product design life cycle.
Professional Background
Alison has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles related to design and user experience. She served as a Researcher and Graphics Coordinator at the Sustainable Cities Initiative from 2017 to 2018, and as a Designer at Gensler from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, she has experience as a Graphic Designer at NoCo Mini Maker Faire and as an Architectural Technician at Partners by Design.
Contributions to Chicago Artist Guide
Since 2020, Alison has been the Lead UX and UI Designer for the Chicago Artist Guide. In this role, she focuses on creating user-friendly interfaces and enhancing the overall user experience, drawing from her extensive design knowledge and skills.