Claire White
About Claire White
Claire White is a Lead Product Designer at Exscientia, with extensive experience in user experience and information architecture across various companies in the UK. Her previous roles include positions at WPP, B&Q, and Quest Software, where she has contributed to significant projects in data visualization and customer journey development.
Work at Exscientia
Claire White has been serving as the Lead Product Designer at Exscientia since 2021. In this role, she focuses on designing user-centric products that enhance the overall user experience. Her contributions are vital to the development of innovative solutions that align with Exscientia's mission in the pharmaceutical industry.
Previous Experience in User Experience Design
Prior to her current position, Claire White held various roles in user experience design. She worked as a User Experience Lead at Quest Software from 2018 to 2021 and at Kingfisher plc from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, she served as a User Experience Architect at B&Q from 2013 to 2016, where she contributed to improving user interactions and overall design strategies.
Education and Expertise
Claire White holds a Master’s degree in Applied Linguistics for English Language Teaching from the University of Southampton, which she completed from 2001 to 2002. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts with Qualified Teacher Status in Education and IT from Bath Spa University, studying from 1997 to 2001. Her educational background supports her expertise in user experience and design.
Notable Projects and Contributions
Throughout her career, Claire White has led significant projects in user experience design. She performed as UX lead for a data visualization tool for Grant Thornton and created wireframes for HSBC's global internet banking proposition. Her work on the RBS.com m.dot website involved redesigning information architecture to enhance brand reputation and community collaboration.
Early Career and Roles
Claire White began her career as a Web Editor at Macmillan Education from 2004 to 2006. She also worked as a Tutor in English for Academic Purposes at the University of Southampton in 2004. Her early roles laid the foundation for her expertise in user experience and information architecture.