Derek Vo
About Derek Vo
Derek Vo is a Senior Product Designer at Change.org, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in user experience design, having held positions at notable companies such as Bonobos, Harry's, and Google.
Work at Change.org
Derek Vo has been employed at Change.org as a Senior Product Designer since 2022. He works in the New York City Metropolitan Area, focusing on creating user-centered designs that enhance the platform's functionality and user experience. His role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions that address user needs.
Previous Experience in Product Design
Before joining Change.org, Derek Vo worked at several notable companies in product design roles. He served as a Senior Product Designer at Harry's, Inc. from 2017 to 2022. Prior to that, he was a Product Designer at Bonobos for one year in 2016. His experience spans various industries, contributing to his diverse skill set in user experience design.
Internships and Early Career
Derek Vo began his career with several internships that provided foundational experience in user experience design. He interned at Google as a User Experience Design Intern from 2012 to 2013. He also held positions at EMC as a Software Test Engineer Intern and at StubHub as a Project Manager Intern in 2012. These roles helped him develop a strong understanding of user needs and project management.
Education and Expertise
Derek Vo holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Informatics with a focus on Human-Computer Interaction from the University of California, Irvine, which he completed from 2009 to 2013. He furthered his education at the School of Visual Arts, where he studied Visual Language. Additionally, he has pursued Front-End Development at General Assembly since 2014, enhancing his technical skills in design.
Skills and Strengths
Derek Vo possesses a range of skills that contribute to his effectiveness as a product designer. He has a natural curiosity for understanding user motivations and behaviors, which informs his design approach. His strengths include empathy, individualization, consistency, and focus, enabling him to collaborate effectively and prioritize tasks to achieve design goals.