Landon Larsen
About Landon Larsen
Landon Larsen is a Product Design Manager at Podium, with a background in graphic design and user experience. He has held various design roles at notable companies and educational institutions in Utah, including Ancestry and Utah Valley University.
Current Role at Podium
Landon Larsen serves as the Product Design Manager at Podium, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he oversees product design initiatives, focusing on enhancing user experience and interface design. His leadership in product design contributes to Podium's mission of improving customer interactions for businesses.
Previous Experience at Ancestry
Landon Larsen worked at Ancestry in various roles related to user experience design. He served as a UX Designer for AncestryDNA from 2015 to 2017, where he focused on creating user-friendly interfaces. He later advanced to the position of Senior UX Designer for a brief period in 2017 to 2018, contributing to the overall design strategy and user experience improvements.
Academic Background in Graphic Design
Landon Larsen studied at Utah Valley University, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic Design. His academic journey spanned from 2010 to 2014, providing him with a solid foundation in design principles and practices that he applies in his professional roles.
Teaching Experience at Utah Valley University
Landon Larsen served as an Adjunct Instructor at Utah Valley University from 2015 to 2021. During his six years in this role, he taught courses related to graphic design, sharing his industry knowledge and experience with students. His involvement in academia reflects his commitment to education and mentorship in the design field.
Career Progression in Design Roles
Landon Larsen has held various design positions throughout his career, starting as a Graphic Designer at Utah Valley University from 2010 to 2012. He continued to build his expertise at Entrata as a Senior Graphic Designer from 2014 to 2015 and at Vivint as a Graphic Designer from 2013 to 2014. His diverse experience in design roles has shaped his approach to product design and user experience.