Olivia Sheldon
About Olivia Sheldon
Olivia Sheldon is a Product Designer at Wirecutter, part of The New York Times, where she has worked since 2022. She has a background in graphic design and has held various design roles, including positions at America's Test Kitchen and internships in the Greater Boston Area.
Work at The New York Times
Olivia Sheldon has been employed at The New York Times as a Product Designer for Wirecutter since 2022. In this role, she focuses on enhancing reader trust and decision-making through design projects. Her work contributes to the overall user experience, ensuring that Wirecutter remains a reliable source for product recommendations.
Previous Experience in Product Design
Before joining The New York Times, Olivia Sheldon worked at America's Test Kitchen as a Product Designer from 2021 to 2022. She also held the position of Digital Designer at the same organization from 2018 to 2021. Her experience in these roles involved creating user-centered designs that improved the digital experience for users.
Internship and Early Career
Olivia began her career with internships that laid the foundation for her design skills. She worked as a Visual Experience Design Intern at Mad*Pow for three months in 2017. Additionally, she served as a Design Intern at EnergySage for five months in the same year. These roles provided her with practical experience in design and user experience.
Education and Expertise
Olivia Sheldon earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic Design from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design, where she studied from 2014 to 2018. Prior to that, she attended The Woodstock Academy, achieving a diploma in Fine and Studio Arts from 2010 to 2014. Her educational background supports her expertise in design, particularly in UX/UI projects.
Skills and Design Philosophy
Olivia possesses strong skills in using Adobe Creative Cloud for UX/UI design projects. She has a deep curiosity about user behavior and its impact on design, which informs her approach to creating effective and engaging user experiences. This focus on user behavior is evident in her contributions to Wirecutter.