Annie Chen
About Annie Chen
Annie Chen is a Product Designer with a background in Human-Computer Interaction and software engineering. She has experience working at NASA Ames Research Center and BloomBoard, Inc., and currently works at Chronosphere, focusing on accessibility in design.
Work at Chronosphere
Annie Chen has been employed at Chronosphere as a Product Designer since 2023. In this role, she applies her expertise in user experience and design to create effective product solutions. Her work focuses on enhancing user interactions and ensuring that products meet the needs of diverse users. The remote nature of her position allows her to collaborate with teams across various locations.
Previous Experience at NASA Ames Research Center
Prior to her current role, Annie Chen worked at NASA Ames Research Center as a Product Designer for seven months in 2022. This position was facilitated through her studies in Human-Computer Interaction at Carnegie Mellon University. During her time there, she contributed to projects that required a blend of design and technical skills, enhancing her experience in a high-stakes environment.
Education and Expertise
Annie Chen holds a Master's degree in Human-Computer Interaction from Carnegie Mellon University, which she completed from 2021 to 2022. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems from the same institution, graduating in 2016. Her education has equipped her with a strong foundation in both design principles and software engineering, allowing her to effectively integrate user experience research with front-end development.
Professional Background in UX Design and Engineering
Annie Chen has a diverse professional background that includes roles as a UX Designer and Front-end Engineer at BloomBoard, Inc. from 2016 to 2021. In this capacity, she combined her design skills with front-end software engineering, focusing on creating user-friendly interfaces. Additionally, she completed a Software Engineer Internship at BloomBoard in 2015, which further developed her technical skills in a practical setting.
Focus on Accessibility in Design
Annie Chen emphasizes accessibility in her design work. She integrates accessibility principles into her product design processes to ensure that her work is inclusive and usable for all individuals. This focus reflects her commitment to creating products that cater to a wide range of users, enhancing their overall experience.