Bethany Acheson
About Bethany Acheson
Bethany Acheson is a Lead Product Designer at Haven Technologies in Boston, Massachusetts, where she has worked since 2022. With a background in Fine Art and Graphic Design, she has extensive experience in UX design and advocacy for accessibility in design projects.
Work at Haven Technologies
Bethany Acheson has been serving as the Lead Product Designer at Haven Technologies since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for guiding software engineers in building designs and contributing to the design system to ensure consistency across platforms. Her work focuses on creating user-centered designs that enhance the overall user experience.
Professional Experience in UX Design
Prior to her current position, Acheson held several roles in UX design. She worked as a UX Designer at Creative Circle for 8 months in 2018, followed by a position as a UX Product Designer at Liberty Mutual Insurance from 2018 to 2020. She then advanced to Senior UX Product Designer at the same company from 2021 to 2022. Acheson also completed a UX Design Immersive program at General Assembly in 2018.
Education and Expertise
Bethany Acheson studied Fine Art and Graphic Design at the Massachusetts College of Art from 2004 to 2007. She also obtained a Certificate in Web Design and Development from Boston University in 2001. Additionally, she earned a BA in Art History from Boston University from 1991 to 1995. Acheson has developed expertise in various design tools, including Sketch, InVision, Axure, and Adobe Illustrator.
Background in Photography and Digital Imaging
Before transitioning into UX design, Acheson worked as a Photographer and Digital Imaging Artist at Mullen from 2007 to 2012. She also held a similar role at Blueport Commerce - Furniture.com from 2005 to 2007. Her background in photography complements her design skills, allowing her to create visually compelling user experiences.
Advocacy for Accessibility in Design
Acheson has been an advocate for accessibility in her design projects. She has facilitated over 100 hours of workshops and user research to define user problems and determine user flows and information architecture. Her commitment to accessibility ensures that her designs are inclusive and user-friendly.