Robert Allen
About Robert Allen
Robert Allen is a UX Designer currently working at Entain in Gibraltar. He has held various design roles in London and has a background in Mechanical Engineering and Design from the University of Liverpool and Goldsmiths College.
Work at Entain
Robert Allen has been employed at Entain as a UX Designer since 2020. In this role, he presents research and validated prototypes directly to project Directors and department heads. He supports stakeholders and project sponsors with design-thinking specifically for the Payments team and Customer Services. Additionally, he conducts parallel workstreams to drive more effective outcomes within his projects.
Previous Experience in UX and Design
Before joining Entain, Robert Allen held several positions in the field of UX and design. He worked as a UX & Design Manager at Unispace from 2018 to 2020. Prior to that, he served as a Senior Visual Designer at AECOM from 2015 to 2017 and as a Visual Designer at Arup from 2012 to 2014. He also had a brief stint as a Digital Designer at Raw Nerve Ltd in 2009.
Education and Expertise
Robert Allen studied at the University of Liverpool, where he earned a BEng in Mechanical Engineering from 2006 to 2007. He then attended Goldsmiths College, University of London, achieving a BA (Hons) from 2007 to 2010. His educational background provides a foundation for his expertise in UX design and visual communication.
Background
Robert Allen completed his secondary education at Altrincham Grammar School for Boys, where he studied from 1998 to 2005. His early education laid the groundwork for his future academic and professional pursuits in design and engineering.
Contributions to BrainStation
In 2022, Robert Allen contributed as a Power Hour contributor at BrainStation for a month in London. This role allowed him to share insights and knowledge within the design community, further enhancing his professional profile.