Jenn Diamond
About Jenn Diamond
Jenn Diamond is a Lead Product Designer with extensive experience in user-centered design, currently serving as a UX Architect at Watermark since 2018. She has worked with various companies, including decusoft and Sekwel, and holds degrees in Cognitive Psychology and Communication Design.
Current Role at Decusoft
Jenn Diamond serves as the Lead Product Designer at Decusoft, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on user-centered product design, applying her extensive experience to enhance the usability and functionality of enterprise solutions. Her work emphasizes reducing cognitive load, ensuring that the tools developed are intuitive and accessible for users. Jenn operates within the New York City Metropolitan Area, contributing to Decusoft's mission of creating meaningful tools that simplify users' lives.
Previous Experience in Product Design
Before her tenure at Decusoft, Jenn Diamond worked at several notable organizations in product design roles. She was the Lead Product Designer at Sekwel from 2016 to 2017 and at StartUp Health for a brief period in 2017. Her experience also includes a role as Lead Product Designer at LLNS, where she served as a Senior Art Director in 2014. These positions allowed her to develop a strong foundation in UX/UI design and art direction, contributing to her current expertise in the field.
Educational Background
Jenn Diamond holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Cognitive Psychology and Chemistry from the University of Michigan. She furthered her education with a Master of Science in Communication Design from Pratt Institute. Additionally, she studied Art & Design at the School of Visual Arts and Digital Design at Danmarks Designskole. This diverse educational background informs her design philosophy, particularly her focus on cognition and perception in user experience.
Design Philosophy and Approach
Jenn emphasizes the importance of relevance in design, advocating for the creation of perceptual and informational ecosystems that enhance user focus. She believes in simplifying complex processes through intuitive design, which aligns with her goal of reducing cognitive load in enterprise projects. Her holistic approach encompasses all phases of project development, including design leadership, concepting, and brand development, ensuring that user needs are at the forefront of her work.
Career Timeline and Key Roles
Jenn Diamond's career spans over a decade, with significant roles in various organizations. She began her career as a Graphic Designer at Lebowitz|Gould|Design, Inc. from 2004 to 2007. Following this, she worked as an Interactive Design Lead at Ogilvy Healthworld from 2007 to 2010, and as an Interactive Art Director & Designer at Bank of America Merrill Lynch in 2013. Additionally, she held a contract position as a UI Designer at Nickelodeon in 2012. This timeline reflects her progressive growth in the design field.