Edward Green
About Edward Green
Edward Green is a Senior UX Designer and AI & Analytics Lead at Anaplan, where he has worked since 2020. He has a background in product design and user experience, with previous roles at several companies including DCI-Artform and SPICA Technologies Ltd.
Current Role at Anaplan
Edward Green currently serves as a Senior UX Designer and AI & Analytics Lead at Anaplan, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on enhancing user experience through innovative design strategies. He advocates for a user research first approach in design thinking processes, ensuring that user needs are prioritized in product development. Additionally, he mentors junior colleagues within the UX team and plays a key role in onboarding new team members.
Previous Experience at Anaplan
Edward Green worked at Anaplan as a UX Designer on the Feature team from 2018 to 2020. During his tenure, he led the UX design for the Natural Language Query project, contributing to the development of user-friendly interfaces. His experience at Anaplan laid the foundation for his current leadership role in UX design.
Professional Background
Edward Green has a diverse professional background in design. He began his career as a Graphic Designer at WSi Westmorland Signs International Ltd in 2013. He then transitioned to a Product Design Engineer role at DS Smith in 2014, followed by a position as a Development Designer at DCI-Artform in 2015. After that, he worked as a Junior Product Designer and later as a Product Designer at SPICA Technologies Ltd from 2016 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Edward Green studied Industrial and Product Design at Loughborough University from 2011 to 2015, earning a degree in Industrial Design & Technology. Prior to university, he attended Pocklington School, where he completed his GCSEs and A Levels from 2004 to 2011. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in user experience design and product development.
User Research and Usability Testing
In his current role, Edward Green conducts usability testing with customers to refine UX concepts. He emphasizes the importance of user feedback in the design process, which aligns with his advocacy for a user research first approach. This practice helps ensure that the products developed meet the actual needs and preferences of users.