George Acton
About George Acton
George Acton is a Senior User Interface Designer with extensive experience in user-centric digital solutions. He has worked for various companies, including Nationwide Building Society, Loopin, and Blackfinch Group, and has a strong background in design and innovation.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
George Acton currently holds the position of Senior User Interface Designer at Nationwide Building Society, where he has been employed since 2022. In this role, he has contributed significantly to the authentication team, focusing on innovative solutions that aim to eliminate the need for card readers in mobile banking. His work emphasizes enhancing user experience through effective digital design.
Previous Experience in User Interface Design
Before joining Nationwide Building Society, George Acton worked at several organizations in user interface and design roles. He served as a Senior User Interface Designer at Blackfinch Group from 2019 to 2020. He also held the position of Head of Design at Loopin from 2020 to 2022. His earlier experience includes roles at James Ford Design and as a User Interface Consultant at RAC.
Education and Expertise
George Acton studied at Kingston University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Graphic Communications from 2007 to 2010. He also attended Filton College, achieving a Foundation degree in Art & Design in 2007. With over a decade of experience, he specializes in user-centric digital solutions, utilizing Agile and Design Thinking methodologies to improve customer experiences.
Background in Graphic Design
George Acton has a strong background in graphic design, having founded It Starts Design, where he worked as a Graphic Designer from 2012 to 2020. He also held positions at Funky Pigeon and Saddleback Ltd, where he developed his skills in creating digital products aimed at enhancing customer loyalty and driving business revenue.