Cybele Grandjean
About Cybele Grandjean
Cybele Grandjean serves as the Senior Vice President of Product Design at Hearst, where she has worked since 2020. She has a diverse background in design, having collaborated with prominent organizations and co-founded a design consultancy in New York City.
Work at Hearst
Cybele Grandjean serves as the Senior Vice President of Product Design at Hearst, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing product design initiatives within the company, contributing to the development of user-centered design strategies. Her work at Hearst is situated in the New York City Metropolitan Area, where she applies her extensive experience in design to enhance the company's digital offerings.
Education and Expertise
Cybele Grandjean holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Graphic Design from the University of Cincinnati. She has also completed a course in User Experience Design at General Assembly. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in product design, where she emphasizes user experience and accessibility. Additionally, she teaches Core 1: Interaction at Parsons School of Design, sharing her expertise with the next generation of designers.
Background
Cybele Grandjean co-founded Area of Practice, a design and branding consultancy based in New York City. Her previous experience includes working as a Redesign Consultant for Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia from 2012 to 2013 and as a Marketing Art Director at frog in 2018. She has also been involved with The Society of Publication Designers, serving on the Board of Directors and co-chairing Gala 49 from 2013 to 2016.
Achievements
Cybele Grandjean has contributed to the design of websites, apps, and design systems for notable organizations, including The New York Times, Brown University, and Apple. She has been active in the design community, giving guest lectures at institutions such as Rutgers, SVA, and Kean University. Her talks cover various topics, including design, accessibility, storytelling, and typography, and she has presented at professional organizations internationally.