Tristan Plank
About Tristan Plank
Tristan Plank is the Design Director at Blink, with a background in psychology and extensive experience in user-centered design across various industries.
Company
Tristan Plank is currently employed at Blink as the Design Director. He has been with the company since 2013, initially serving in roles such as Interaction Designer and Principal UX Designer before taking on his current position in 2022. Blink is known for its comprehensive approach to user experience design and its work across various industries including healthcare, finance, and energy.
Title and Roles
Tristan Plank holds the title of Design Director at Blink. Prior to this role, he served as Principal UX Designer from 2020 to 2022 and as an Interaction Designer from 2013 to 2020. His career also includes a role at HF Designworks, where he worked as an Interaction Designer and User Researcher from 2009 to 2013.
Education and Expertise
Tristan Plank's educational background includes a Master of Science in Human Centered Design and Engineering from the University of Washington, completed between 2012 and 2014. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Colorado at Boulder, earned from 2004 to 2008. His expertise in human-centered design and psychology informs his approach to creating user-centric solutions.
Professional Background
Tristan Plank has a diverse professional background that includes working on digital products and enterprise systems for major companies like Starbucks, Microsoft, Amazon, NASA, and Intel. At HF Designworks, he contributed to system safety and software design for government, military, and commercial projects, serving clients such as DARPA, the United States Army, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Cisco, and Alion Science & Technology.
Design Philosophy
Tristan Plank focuses on balancing user-centered design with business needs to develop practical and effective solutions. His background in psychology equips him with a unique perspective that enhances his user-centered design approach. Throughout his career, he has led design efforts across various industries, ensuring that both user experience and business objectives are met.