Sam Medrington
About Sam Medrington
Sam Medrington is a Principal Designer at Cognite AS in Oslo, Norway, with over 15 years of experience in usability research and design across various industries. He specializes in human-centered design and has a strong focus on user experience planning and strategy.
Work at Cognite
Sam Medrington has been serving as Principal Designer at Cognite AS since 2020. Based in Oslo, Norway, he has contributed to the company's design initiatives for four years. His role involves applying his extensive experience in usability research and design to enhance user experiences within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Sam Medrington holds a BSc in Psychology from the University of York, where he studied from 2000 to 2003. He also earned a Masters in Human Factors and Ergonomics from the University of Leeds in 2004. Additionally, he obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in Multimedia & Interactive Systems from Edinburgh Napier University in 2007. His educational background supports his expertise in human-centered design, usability testing, and user experience strategy.
Background
With over 15 years of experience, Sam Medrington has worked across various industries, including telecoms, finance, maritime, healthcare, publishing, entertainment, government, and e-commerce. His career includes positions at notable organizations such as BAE Systems Applied Intelligence, Thomson Reuters, and Refinitiv, where he focused on user-centered design governance and user experience.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Sam Medrington has specialized in human-centered design activities and methods. He has developed skills in information architecture, interaction design, usability testing, and accessibility audits. His work emphasizes creating shared understanding through persona generation, user journey mapping, and storyboarding, contributing to effective user experience planning and strategy.