Hidemi Wenn
About Hidemi Wenn
Hidemi Wenn is a Product Designer based in London, currently working at Nationwide Building Society since 2019. With a diverse background in visual and UX/UI design, they have held positions at various companies, including Deluxe Entertainment Services Group and Barclays, and have experience in freelance work across multiple industries.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Hidemi Wenn has been employed as a Product Designer at Nationwide Building Society since 2019. In this role, they focus on enhancing user experience and product design, contributing to the organization's digital offerings. Their tenure at Nationwide Building Society spans five years, during which they have applied their design expertise to meet the needs of customers and stakeholders.
Previous Experience in Design Roles
Prior to their current position, Hidemi Wenn held various design roles across multiple organizations. They worked as a Visual Designer at Deluxe Entertainment Services Group for three months in 2014 and at Carphone Warehouse for nine months in 2014-2015. They also served as a Visual Designer at Barclays from 2012 to 2013 and as a Digital Designer at Orange for four months in 2012. Additionally, they worked at Keepthinking as a Web/UX Designer from 2010 to 2011 and at HCL Technologies as a Visual Designer from 2015 to 2016.
Experience in UX/UI Design
Hidemi Wenn has significant experience in UX/UI design, having worked at Paidy from 2017 to 2019 and at Fourth from 2016 to 2017. Their roles involved creating user-centered designs and collaborating with various stakeholders to communicate design concepts through storyboards and prototypes. This experience has contributed to their ability to deliver effective design solutions tailored to user needs.
Education and Background
Hidemi Wenn studied at 武蔵野美術大学 / Musashino Art University, where they earned a Bachelor's degree in Imaging Arts and Sciences. They began their career as a web designer/developer in Japan before relocating to London in 2008. This educational background and early career experience laid the foundation for their subsequent roles in design across various industries.
Freelance Work and Design Philosophy
In addition to their full-time positions, Hidemi Wenn engages in freelance work for startups across different industries. This involvement showcases their versatility in design projects and commitment to staying updated with the latest software and technology developments. Their background in photography also influences their design approach, particularly in creating illustrations and iconography alongside their main focus on UX/UI design.