Helen Han
About Helen Han
Helen Han is a Senior Product Designer with extensive experience in design roles across various companies, including Faire and Carrot. She holds a BFA in Graphic Design from the Rhode Island School of Design and has completed a certification in User Experience Design from General Assembly.
Work at Faire
Helen Han has been employed at Faire as a Senior Product Designer since 2020. In this role, she focuses on creating user-centered designs that enhance the overall experience for Faire's clients. Her responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions that meet user needs and align with business objectives.
Previous Experience in Design
Prior to her current position, Helen Han held various design roles across multiple companies. She worked at Carrot as a Senior Experience Designer from 2018 to 2020. Before that, she was a Brand Designer at Strava from 2016 to 2017. Her earlier experience includes positions at Landor, where she worked as a Designer from 2014 to 2016, and as a Bridge Fellow at Designer Fund in 2016.
Education and Expertise
Helen Han has a diverse educational background in design and psychology. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from the Rhode Island School of Design. Additionally, she completed a User Experience Design Immersive program at General Assembly, where she achieved certification. She also attended summer classes in Psychology and Philosophy at Yonsei University and completed a summer program in Graphic Design at Schule für Gestaltung Basel.
Early Career and Internships
Helen began her career with internships in graphic design. In 2012, she worked as a Freelance Web Designer at J.Crew and as a Graphic Design Intern at Poppin. She also gained experience at Chermayeff & Geismar & Haviv as a Designer from 2012 to 2014. These early roles contributed to her foundational skills in design and set the stage for her subsequent career in product and experience design.
Consulting and Teaching Experience
In 2017, Helen Han served as a UX Design Consultant and student at General Assembly for two months. This role involved providing insights and guidance on user experience design, further enhancing her expertise in the field. Her experience in consulting complements her design skills, allowing her to approach projects with a user-focused mindset.