Sylvain Durst
About Sylvain Durst
Sylvain Durst is a Sr. UX Researcher at Blink with a diverse background in quality engineering and user experience research, primarily at Logitech.
Title and Current Role
Sylvain Durst holds the position of Sr. UX Researcher at Blink. He has been with the company since 2019, contributing his expertise from San Francisco. His role involves conducting detailed user experience research to improve product designs and enhance user satisfaction. At Blink, he has participated in research projects, such as the 'Partner to Decide' initiative.
Previous Experience in UX Research
Before joining Blink, Sylvain Durst worked at Redshift Digital, Inc. as a User Researcher for two months in 2018. His responsibilities involved gathering and analyzing user feedback to guide the development of user-centric products and services. This role added to his experience in understanding user behavior and preferences.
Extended Tenure at Logitech
Sylvain Durst has extensive experience with Logitech, where he worked from 2003 to 2018 in various roles. Starting as a System QA Technician in Lausanne, Switzerland, he later held multiple positions in Canada, including System QA Engineer, System QA Lab Manager, System QA Lead, Field Quality Analyst, and Beta Test Admin. Durst transitioned to a role focused on User Experience Research, level III, from 2010 to 2018 in the United States. His tenure at Logitech allowed him to develop deep insights into quality engineering and user experience research for consumer electronics and IoT devices.
Initial Career in Quality Assurance
Early in his career, Sylvain Durst worked as a QA Technician at Autodesk from 2002 to 2003 in Switzerland. This role involved ensuring the quality and reliability of software products. His foundational experience in quality assurance later contributed to his success in roles focused on system quality and user experience at Logitech and other companies.
Personal Interests and Background
Born in Switzerland, Sylvain Durst has explored various fields beyond UX research. He has a background as a chef in several restaurants in Switzerland and enjoys cooking, with a favorite tiramisu recipe. He also likes binge-watching TV shows, discovering new music, researching travel destinations, and exploring San Francisco's nightlife. These diverse interests enrich his understanding of user behavior and preferences in his professional work.