Joan Gurney
About Joan Gurney
Joan Gurney serves as the Lead of Design at Ready, A Chrysalis Company, where she has worked since 2021. With a strong background in interaction design, user experience, and information architecture, she has over a decade of experience in the design field.
Work at Ready to Pay
Joan Gurney serves as the Lead, Design at Ready, A Chrysalis Company, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she oversees design initiatives and contributes to the development of user-centric solutions. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Product Designer at Ready from 2019 to 2021, where she focused on enhancing user experience across various platforms. Joan's tenure at Ready reflects her commitment to integrating design with technology, particularly in the context of interaction design and information architecture.
Education and Expertise
Joan Gurney has a solid educational background in design. She studied at Capilano University, where she earned a Diploma in Design & Illustration from 2007 to 2010. Following this, she pursued further studies at the same institution, obtaining a Diploma in Interactive Design from 2011 to 2013. Her academic training has equipped her with a diverse skill set, including graphic design, front-end development, and user experience design, which she applies in her professional roles.
Background
Joan Gurney has a diverse professional background in design and technology. She began her career as an Interactive Intern at The Vancouver Sun in 2012, where she gained valuable experience in interactive media. After this role, she worked at iQmetrix as a UX Designer starting in 2013, accumulating over 11 years of experience in user experience design. Additionally, she served as a Product Manager at Ready from 2017 to 2019, further broadening her expertise in product development and management.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Joan Gurney has made significant contributions to the design community, particularly in the Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area. Her work focuses on web and mobile applications, where she applies her knowledge of interaction design and user experience. Joan's experience in both graphic design and front-end development enhances her ability to create effective and engaging user interfaces. Her ongoing commitment to problem-solving in design continues to impact the projects she undertakes.