Brittany Wouden
About Brittany Wouden
Brittany Wouden is a Senior Product Designer currently working at StraighterLine since 2021, with a background in user experience design and education. She has held various positions in the field, including roles at Zapproved, Daimler Trucks North America, and Jaguar Land Rover, and has contributed to significant projects in digital technology and user-centered design.
Work at StraighterLine
Brittany Wouden has been employed at StraighterLine as a Senior Product Designer since 2021. In this role, she focuses on enhancing the user experience and product design, contributing to the company's mission of providing affordable online education. Her work involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop user-centered design solutions that meet the needs of students and educators.
Previous Experience at Zapproved
Before joining StraighterLine, Brittany Wouden worked at Zapproved as a Senior User Experience Designer from 2020 to 2021. During her tenure in Portland, Oregon, she was responsible for improving the usability and functionality of Zapproved's products, ensuring that they effectively addressed user needs and expectations.
Education and Expertise
Brittany Wouden holds a Master of Science in User Experience Design from Kent State University, which she completed from 2018 to 2020. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia from Washington State University Vancouver from 2012 to 2015. Additionally, she has an Associate of Arts and Sciences in Interior Design from Salt Lake Community College, obtained from 2007 to 2009.
Background in User Experience Design
Brittany Wouden has a diverse background in user experience design, having worked at various organizations including Jaguar Land Rover North America as a UX Researcher and Graphics Developer from 2015 to 2018. She played a significant role in establishing a user testing team at Jaguar Land Rover, integrating user-centered design processes into product development.
Achievements in the Arts and Humanities
Brittany Wouden has received multiple awards for her research in the arts and humanities, including the Emeritus Award for Arts and Humanities from Washington State University in 2014 for her digital work. She also presented an exhibit titled MyBrain at the Phillips Collection in Washington D.C., which focused on the intersection of digital technology and education.