Rand A.
About Rand A.
Rand A. is a Lead Experience Designer at ThoughtWorks, where he has worked since 2021. He has a diverse background in architecture and user experience design, with previous roles at Bond Bryan Architects and YouMakeIt.
Current Role at ThoughtWorks
Rand A. serves as the Lead Experience Designer at ThoughtWorks, a position held since 2021. In this role, Rand focuses on enhancing user experiences through design strategies and methodologies. The position is based in London, England, where Rand collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet client needs.
Previous Experience at ThoughtWorks
Prior to the current role, Rand A. worked at ThoughtWorks as a Senior Experience Designer from 2019 to 2021. This role involved leading design projects and contributing to the overall user experience strategy. Rand also served as a User Experience Designer from 2017 to 2019, where responsibilities included designing user interfaces and conducting user research.
Experience at Bond Bryan Architects
Rand A. has a significant history with Bond Bryan Architects, having held multiple positions. Rand worked as a Part I Architectural Assistant from 2008 to 2009 and later as a Part 2 Architectural Assistant from 2011 to 2014. Additionally, Rand served as an Architect for four months in 2014 to 2015. These roles involved various architectural design tasks and project support.
Educational Background in Architecture
Rand A. studied at the University of Nottingham, where a Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) was achieved from 2005 to 2008. Following this, Rand completed a Diploma of Architecture (Part II) from 2009 to 2011 and later obtained the RIBA/ARB Part III Professional Practice qualification from 2012 to 2014. This educational background provided a strong foundation in architectural principles and practices.
User Experience Design Training
In addition to formal education in architecture, Rand A. pursued further training in user experience design. Rand completed the User Experience Design Immersive Course at General Assembly in 2016, which lasted for 11 months. This program focused on developing skills in user research, interaction design, and usability testing.