Kristen Mc Cloud
About Kristen Mc Cloud
Kristen Mc Cloud is a UX Designer at Blink UX with a background in communication and media studies, and experience in product design and web development.
Current Position at Blink UX
Kristen Mc Cloud has been working as a UX Designer at Blink UX since 2022. She is based in California, United States, where she focuses on crafting user-centric designs. Blink UX is known for its work in user experience design, and Kristen's role involves creating and enhancing web and mobile user interfaces with a strong emphasis on interaction design.
Previous Role at Viasat Inc.
Before joining Blink UX, Kristen Mc Cloud worked at Viasat Inc. as a UX/Product Designer from 2019 to 2022. During her tenure in the Greater San Diego Area, she contributed to the company's mission of increasing global internet accessibility through her design work. Her role involved developing comprehensive end-to-end web and mobile experiences, emphasizing creating intuitive and user-friendly interfaces.
Early Experience and Internships
Kristen's career started with internships and early roles that provided her with diverse experiences. In 2014, she interned at ADASA in Santa Barbara, focusing on production and marketing. Later, she worked as a Business Development Intern at 530medialab in Cypress, CA, in 2016. Her stint as a Senior Editor at MISSBISH from 2016 to 2018 in Hong Kong further expanded her capabilities in digital content creation.
Educational Background
Kristen Mc Cloud holds a Bachelor's Degree in Communication and Media Studies from UC Santa Barbara, completed between 2012 and 2016. She also spent a year at Yonsei University studying the same field. Additionally, she holds a Professional Diploma in UX Design from the UX Design Institute, which has equipped her with the foundational skills needed in user experience design.
Personal Interests and Hobbies
Outside of her professional life, Kristen enjoys exploring new restaurants and drawing culinary inspiration for her at-home cooking. She has a passion for music and podcasts, often listening to them outdoors. To stay active, Kristen engages in various physical activities, with her latest interest being tennis. These hobbies contribute to her well-rounded lifestyle.