Matthew Koenig

Matthew Koenig

Principal Experience Designer @ ThoughtWorks

About Matthew Koenig

Matthew Koenig is a Principal Experience Designer at Thoughtworks, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in design, having held various roles at Thoughtworks and other organizations, and is dedicated to integrating design and development while mentoring fellow designers.

Work at ThoughtWorks

Matthew Koenig has been serving as a Principal Experience Designer at ThoughtWorks since 2021, based in Madison, Wisconsin. His role involves maintaining a systems-level perspective to understand product impacts and opportunities. Prior to this position, he held various roles at ThoughtWorks, including Lead Experience Designer from 2018 to 2021, Senior Experience Designer from 2016 to 2018, and Experience Designer from 2014 to 2016. Throughout his tenure, he built and managed a design capability for a consumer-facing analytics mobile application, collaborating with both on-shore and off-shore teams.

Education and Expertise

Matthew Koenig earned a Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS) from McGill University, studying from 2010 to 2012. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of California, Santa Cruz, completed in 2010. His academic background supports his strong passion for research, particularly in uncovering user stories and integrating them into product development. This expertise enhances his ability to mentor other designers and contribute to the design field.

Professional Background

Before joining ThoughtWorks, Matthew Koenig worked in various roles that contributed to his experience in user experience and design. He served as a User Experience Practitioner at Covenant Eyes from 2012 to 2014 and held the position of Special Projects Assistant at McGill University from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, he worked as a Customer Service Associate at Best Buy for eight months in 2009 and as a 3rd Key Supervisor at Harry and David for three months in 2008. These roles provided him with a diverse skill set applicable to his current work.

Mentorship and Passion for Design

Matthew Koenig is passionate about mentoring and helping other designers grow and succeed in their careers. He focuses on integrating design and development to enhance both fields, emphasizing the importance of collaboration. His commitment to nurturing talent in the design community reflects his dedication to the profession and its future.

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