Ken Chen
About Ken Chen
Ken Chen is a product designer with extensive experience in various design roles across multiple companies, including Notion and DevRev. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design from Tongji University and a Master's degree from Eindhoven University of Technology.
Work at Notion
Ken Chen is currently employed at Notion as a Product Designer, a role he has held since 2022. His work focuses on enhancing user experience and interface design within the Notion platform. His experience in product design contributes to the development of innovative solutions that meet user needs.
Previous Experience in Product Design
Before joining Notion, Ken Chen served as Head of Design at DevRev from 2020 to 2022 in the San Francisco Bay Area. He also held various design roles at Nutanix, including Staff Designer from 2018 to 2019 and Senior Designer from 2015 to 2018, both in the San Francisco Bay Area. His experience includes leading design initiatives and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Internships and Early Career
Ken Chen began his career with internships that laid the foundation for his design expertise. He worked as a Design Intern at Philips in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, he interned at frog in Shanghai, China, in 2013. These roles provided him with practical experience in design processes and methodologies.
Education and Expertise
Ken Chen holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Design from Tongji University, where he studied from 2007 to 2011. He furthered his education with a Master of Science in Industrial Design from Eindhoven University of Technology, completing the program from 2012 to 2014. His academic background supports his professional expertise in product design.
Design Leadership at Airbnb
Ken Chen worked as a Design Lead at Airbnb from 2019 to 2020 in the San Francisco Bay Area. In this role, he was responsible for guiding design projects and ensuring alignment with the company's vision and user experience goals. His leadership contributed to the development of impactful design solutions.