Chris Mueller
About Chris Mueller
Chris Mueller is the Design Director at Blink, with extensive experience in UX design and a background in human-computer interaction.
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Chris Mueller is the Design Director at Blink, a position he has held since 2021.
Current Role at Blink
At Blink, Chris Mueller is responsible for setting the strategy and design vision for the company. He provides direction throughout various projects and manages client relationships to ensure alignment on goals, scope, and priority. Additionally, Chris plans and scopes incoming projects, overseeing resource allocation and budgeting. He also mentors junior practitioners to support their career growth.
Previous Experience
Chris has extensive experience in UX design and software engineering. Before becoming Design Director, he was a Senior UX Designer at Blink from 2019 to 2021. Prior to that, he worked at Redshift Digital, Inc. as both a Senior UX Designer and a UX Designer from 2017 to 2019. He also held a key role as Senior UX Designer at NASA Ames Research Center from 2013 to 2017 and was a Software Engineer at DIRECTV from 2010 to 2012.
Education and Expertise
Chris holds a Master's degree in Human-Computer Interaction from Carnegie Mellon University, obtained in 2013. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Loyola Marymount University in 2010. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in UX design and software development.
Career Highlights
Throughout his career, Chris has led design projects for prominent companies including Amazon, Microsoft, Google, NASA, The New York Times, eBay, and HP. His leadership in these high-profile projects highlights his capability and reputation within the industry.
Background
Chris Mueller grew up in Scottsdale, AZ and later studied Computer Science at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. He holds a Master's degree from Carnegie Mellon University in Human-Computer Interaction. Outside of his professional life, he enjoys attending shows, woodworking, and following the Arizona Cardinals.