Heather Curtin
About Heather Curtin
Heather Curtin is a User Experience Designer currently working at Tideworks Technology in Seattle, Washington. She holds an MBA in Marketing and Sustainability from the University of Washington and has extensive experience in user experience design and industrial design across various companies.
Work at Tideworks Technology
Heather Curtin has been employed as a User Experience Designer at Tideworks Technology since 2021. In this role, she focuses on enhancing user interactions and improving the overall design of products. Based in Seattle, Washington, her work contributes to the company's mission of providing innovative software solutions for terminal operations.
Education and Expertise
Heather Curtin holds an MBA from the University of Washington's Michael G. Foster School of Business, where she studied Marketing and Sustainability. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Design from Western Washington University. Her educational background supports her expertise in user experience design and product development.
Background in User Experience Design
Heather has a diverse background in user experience design, having worked at several organizations. Prior to her current position, she was a User Experience Designer at University Beyond Bars from 2020 to 2021. She also completed a User Experience Design Immersive program at General Assembly Seattle in 2020, which further developed her skills in the field.
Professional Experience in Design
Heather's professional experience spans multiple roles in design. She served as a Sr. Industrial Designer at Bradshaw International and held various positions in product design and development at companies such as Audible Rush and Range Kleen Mfg. Her tenure at these organizations has equipped her with a comprehensive skill set in industrial design and user experience.
Technical Skills and Certifications
Heather possesses advanced skills in various design and prototyping tools, including Figma, Sketch, Invision, and Adobe XD. She is also proficient in CAD software such as Solidworks and Onshape. Additionally, she is certified as a DHS Section 508 Trusted Tester, indicating her knowledge of accessibility standards and user research techniques.