Wenting Guo
About Wenting Guo
Wenting Guo is a Design Director specializing in Interaction Design at IDEO, with a significant background in academia and industry. She has contributed to various institutions, including Harvard University Graduate School of Design, and has been recognized for her work in design.
Work at IDEO
Wenting Guo has held multiple roles at IDEO, a global design and consulting firm. She served as a Senior Interaction Designer from 2014 to 2017, where she contributed to various design projects. Following this, she became a Design Lead from 2018 to 2019, further enhancing her leadership in design initiatives. Guo returned to IDEO as a Design Director in Interaction Design in 2021, where she continues to influence design strategies and projects.
Education and Expertise
Wenting Guo holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial and Product Design from Beihang University (BUAA), completed from 2008 to 2012. She furthered her education at Harvard University, obtaining a Master in Design Studies from 2012 to 2014. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in design, particularly in interaction and product design.
Background
Guo has a diverse professional background that includes roles in academia and industry. She has worked as a Guest Critic and Design Reviewer at Harvard University Graduate School of Design since 2019. Additionally, she has been a Visiting Artist at the American Academy in Rome in 2020 and has lectured at both Harvard and the University of Virginia. Her early career included internships at Lenovo and Microsoft, where she gained experience in UI and UX design.
Achievements
Wenting Guo's work has received recognition, including awards from the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA). She led the design of the first Digital Concept Store for Canada Goose and was involved in the creation of Moonrise, a new venture launched by American Family Insurance. Guo has also delivered keynotes at AIGA conferences, discussing the future of Interaction Design.
Teaching and Lecturing Experience
Guo has extensive teaching experience, having served as a Guest Lecturer at Harvard University Graduate School of Design in 2018 and at the University of Virginia in 2019. She also worked as a Teaching Assistant at Harvard Graduate School of Design in 2014. Her role as a Guest Critic and Design Reviewer at Harvard since 2019 further emphasizes her commitment to education and mentorship in the design field.