Minette Mangahas
About Minette Mangahas
Minette Mangahas is a Principal Experience Design Strategist at Thoughtworks, focusing on accessibility and sustainability in design. She has a diverse background in technology and social enterprise, with previous roles at Holoplot and Gnosis, and holds degrees from Duke University and New York University.
Current Role at ThoughtWorks
Minette Mangahas serves as the Principal Experience Design Strategist at ThoughtWorks, a position she has held since 2022 in Berlin, Germany. In this role, she focuses on integrating accessibility, sustainability, and regenerative strategies into design initiatives. Her work aims to craft experiences that engage, evolve, and empower individuals, contributing to a better world through thoughtful design.
Previous Experience at Holoplot
Before her current role, Minette worked as the Design Lead at Holoplot from 2019 to 2021 in the Berlin Area, Germany. During her two years at Holoplot, she contributed to the development of innovative design solutions within the technology sector, enhancing user experiences and fostering engagement.
Background in UX/UI Design
Minette has a background in UX/UI design, having worked at Gnosis as a UX/UI Designer from 2018 to 2019 in the Berlin Area, Germany. Her experience in this role involved creating user-centered design solutions that improved the overall user experience across various platforms.
Educational Qualifications
Minette holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honors) from Duke University, where she studied Political Science, Cultural Anthropology, and Media Studies. She also earned a Masters in Professional Studies from New York University, focusing on Human Computer Interaction through the Interactive Telecommunications Program (ITP). Additionally, she was a Fulbright Fellow, where she studied Social Enterprise and Contemporary Craft, achieving a Research Fellowship.
Experience at ThoughtWorks as Design Lead
Minette previously worked at ThoughtWorks as an Experience Design Lead from 2021 to 2022 in Germany. In this capacity, she leveraged her design expertise to lead projects that emphasized user experience and innovative design practices, further establishing her role in the field of experience design.