Gemma Lord
About Gemma Lord
Gemma Lord is a Senior Design Lead at IDEO, where she has worked since 2021. With a diverse background in design, she has held various roles at notable organizations including BBC, Native Design, and Normally, and has an extensive academic foundation in design from several institutions.
Current Role at IDEO
Gemma Lord serves as a Senior Design Lead at IDEO, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on designing delightful everyday experiences for users. Her responsibilities include leading design projects and utilizing her expertise in communication design and strategy to facilitate organizational change and enhance user experience.
Previous Experience at IDEO
Prior to her current role, Gemma worked at IDEO as a Senior Designer from 2017 to 2020. During this time, she contributed to various design initiatives and projects. She also held the position of Design Lead at IDEO for one year from 2020 to 2021, further solidifying her experience within the organization.
Work History in Design
Gemma has a diverse background in design, having worked at several organizations. She was a Designer at Normally from 2015 to 2017 and served as a Designer at Native Design for five months in 2013. Additionally, she worked as an Assistant Art Director for Eastenders at BBC for one month in 2011. Her early career included a role as a UI Intern at Native Design in 2013.
Educational Background
Gemma has a comprehensive educational background in design. She studied at the Glasgow School of Art, achieving a Master of European Design from 2009 to 2015. She also attended ENSCI/Les Ateliers, where she earned a MEDes in Design from 2011 to 2012. Her studies continued at Konstfack, where she focused on Formgiving Intelligence from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, she completed a Design Research and Writing Summer Intensive at the School of Visual Arts in 2016 and pursued a d.MBA in 2020.