Erik Olausen
About Erik Olausen
Erik Olausen is a Senior UX Designer at Thomson Reuters, where he focuses on creating a consistent customer experience across global websites. He has a background in user experience design and media, with previous roles in computer support and UX design education.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Erik Olausen has been employed at Thomson Reuters as a Senior UX Designer since 2019. In this role, he focuses on creating a consistent customer experience across global websites. He works on integrating marketing site content into a new enterprise browse experience, contributing to the overall user experience. His efforts aim to simplify access to experiences tailored for each stage of the customer journey, ensuring that users can navigate the platform efficiently.
Previous Experience
Before joining Thomson Reuters, Erik Olausen worked as a Computer Support Specialist at Contractor from 2016 to 2018 in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. Following this position, he attended Prime Digital Academy as a UX Design Student from 2018 to 2019 for five months, where he gained foundational knowledge in user experience design.
Education and Expertise
Erik Olausen studied at Prime Digital Academy, where he achieved a User Experience Design Certification from 2018 to 2019. His education included a focus on Human Computer Interaction. Additionally, he attended the Perpich Center for Arts Education from 2007 to 2009, where he studied Media. His educational background supports his advocacy for user-centered design while balancing business objectives.
Design Philosophy
Erik Olausen advocates for user-centered design principles in his work. He strives to deliver content in a leaner and faster manner, contributing to cost efficiencies by reducing the number of sites, platforms, pages, and content. His design philosophy emphasizes the importance of creating a seamless experience for users while meeting business goals.