Karen Angelli
About Karen Angelli
Karen Angelli is a Senior UX Manager at Acquia in Boston, MA, where she has worked since 2022. With over a decade of experience in design and research, she emphasizes collaborative product design and research-driven decision-making.
Current Role at Acquia
Karen Angelli serves as the Senior UX Manager at Acquia, a position she has held since 2022. Based in Boston, MA, she has been instrumental in leading user experience initiatives within the company. Her role involves overseeing design strategies that enhance user engagement and satisfaction. Prior to her current position, she worked as a UX Manager at Acquia from 2021 to 2022, contributing to various projects that focused on improving user interactions with digital products.
Previous Experience in UX Design
Karen Angelli has extensive experience in user experience design, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. She was a UX Manager at iRobot from 2019 to 2020 and held the position of Principal Product Designer at Black Duck Software from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, she worked as a User Experience Lead at Microsoft Inc from 2007 to 2015, where she led significant design efforts. Her background also includes consulting roles and product strategy positions, showcasing her versatility in the field.
Consulting and Strategy Roles
Before her tenure at Acquia, Karen Angelli worked as a UX Strategy Consultant for various clients from 2001 to 2007. This role allowed her to apply her expertise in user experience across different industries. She also served as a Design Strategy Manager at EDS from 1998 to 2000 and as a Consultant at The Bridgespan Group from 2000 to 2004. These positions contributed to her comprehensive understanding of design and strategy in both corporate and consulting environments.
Education and Professional Development
Karen Angelli studied at Emerson College, where she developed foundational skills in design and user experience. Her educational background supports her extensive career in UX design, where she has accumulated over a decade of experience leading design and research efforts for software and consumer products. This academic foundation complements her professional journey and her advocacy for collaborative product design.
Design Philosophy and Approach
Karen Angelli advocates for a collaborative approach to product design, emphasizing simplicity and research-driven decision-making. She aims to identify unarticulated user needs and deliver products that align with business goals. Her entrepreneurial and innovative spirit drives her to create user-centered designs that enhance overall product effectiveness and user satisfaction.