Mike Kirk Andersen
About Mike Kirk Andersen
Mike Kirk Andersen is a Senior Design Lead at IDEO, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in interaction design, having held various roles at IDEO and other organizations, including LEGO Group and Mads Clausen Institute for Product Innovation.
Current Role at IDEO
Mike Kirk Andersen serves as a Senior Design Lead at IDEO, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on leading design initiatives and collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions. His experience at IDEO spans multiple roles, contributing to his expertise in interaction design.
Previous Experience at IDEO
Prior to his current role, Mike Kirk Andersen worked at IDEO as an Interaction Design Lead from 2019 to 2021. He also held the position of Senior Interaction Designer from 2017 to 2019. His tenure at IDEO has provided him with extensive experience in user-centered design and interaction strategies.
Educational Background
Mike Kirk Andersen studied at Umeå University, where he earned a Master of Fine Arts in Interaction Design from 2014 to 2016. He also attended Syddansk Universitet, achieving an Engineer degree in Interaction Design from 2009 to 2013. His educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in design principles and methodologies.
Professional Experience Overview
Mike Kirk Andersen has held various design roles across multiple organizations. He worked as a Concept Designer at LEGO Group for five months in 2015 and as an Experience Designer at BCG Digital Ventures and Sequence in 2016. His diverse experience includes roles in research assistance and guest lecturing at the Mads Clausen Institute for Product Innovation.
Early Career and Internships
In the early stages of his career, Mike Kirk Andersen gained valuable experience through internships and assistant roles. He interned at Danfoss in 2012 and worked as a Design Researcher in 2015. His involvement in various projects during this time laid the groundwork for his future roles in design and innovation.