Nicky Owen
About Nicky Owen
Nicky Owen is an Associate Product Designer at Amdaris in Bristol, England, with expertise in Lean UX and Agile UX methodologies. With a strong background in front-end development and experience working with high-profile clients, Owen specializes in user-centered design and intuitive navigation structures.
Work at Amdaris
Nicky Owen has been employed at Amdaris as an Associate Product Designer since 2022. Based in Bristol, England, Nicky has contributed to various design projects over the past two years. The role involves applying advanced skills in Lean UX and Agile UX methodologies, which facilitate efficient and adaptable design processes. Nicky's work at Amdaris includes collaborating with teams to enhance user experience across different platforms.
Education and Expertise
Nicky Owen studied at CareerFoundry, completing a UX Designer program from 2019 to 2020. This educational background provided a foundation in user experience design principles. Nicky possesses advanced skills in Lean UX and Agile UX methodologies, which are essential for modern design practices. Additionally, Nicky has a strong background in front-end development, with expertise in technologies such as PHP, JSP, HAML, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Background in UX Design
Nicky Owen has a diverse background in UX design, having volunteered at Womankind Bristol and RSPCA. The volunteer roles allowed Nicky to gain practical experience in user-centered design. Nicky also worked as an Associate UX/UI Designer at Auroch Digital Ltd from 2021 to 2022. This role involved collaborating on projects that required competitive analysis and user research analysis to inform design decisions.
Project Experience with High-Profile Clients
Nicky Owen has worked on projects for notable clients, including The Telegraph, Microsoft, and Manchester United. This experience showcases Nicky's ability to handle diverse industry requirements and deliver user-centered design solutions. The projects involved refining sitemaps using card sorting techniques to create intuitive navigation structures for both mobile and desktop platforms.
Volunteer Experience in UX Design
Nicky Owen has engaged in volunteer work as a UX Design Volunteer at Womankind Bristol and RSPCA. These positions provided opportunities to apply design skills in real-world contexts. Nicky's volunteer experience contributed to developing a strong understanding of user needs and preferences, which is crucial for effective design.