Alan Hensel
About Alan Hensel
Alan Hensel is a Product (UX/UI) Designer II currently working at Catchpoint, with a diverse background in design roles across various companies in the Greater Chicago Area. He has accumulated experience in product design, marketing, and photography, and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Designed Objects from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
Current Role at Catchpoint
Alan Hensel serves as a Product (UX/UI) Designer II at Catchpoint, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing user experience and interface design, contributing to the development of digital products. His responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams to create intuitive designs that meet user needs.
Previous Experience in Product Design
Prior to his current role, Alan worked as a Product Designer at Panopta from 2019 to 2021, where he contributed to product development for two years. He also held a position as a Junior Designer at Spencer Stuart for six months in 2018. Additionally, he worked as a Contract Product Designer at Paris Presents Incorporated for one month in 2018, gaining valuable experience in the field.
Early Career and Internships
Alan's early career includes various internships and roles that provided foundational experience in design and marketing. He served as a Marketing and Photography Assistant at The Conservation Center from 2016 to 2017. He also completed internships at IPaintMyMind and Evanston Art Center, focusing on digital marketing, grant writing, and public relations. His experience at General Motors involved a design project aimed at enhancing employee engagement.
Educational Background in Design
Alan Hensel studied at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Designed Objects (Industrial Design) from 2015 to 2018. He also attended College for Creative Studies, focusing on Product Design and Illustration from 2013 to 2015. His education provided him with a strong foundation in design principles and practices.