Ian Webster
About Ian Webster
Ian Webster is a Senior User Experience Designer with extensive experience in the field, currently working at Sage and Turnitin. He has held various design roles across multiple companies since 2004, including Whirlpool Corporation and Skyscanner.
Work at Turnitin
Ian Webster has served as a Senior User Experience Designer at Turnitin since 2019. In this role, he focuses on enhancing user interactions and improving the overall experience for Turnitin's suite of educational tools. His work contributes to the company's mission of promoting academic integrity and supporting educators and students in their learning journeys. He is based in Oakland, California.
Current Role at Sage
Since 2014, Ian Webster has been employed as a Senior User Experience Designer at Sage in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom. His responsibilities include designing user interfaces and optimizing user experiences for Sage's software solutions. Over the years, he has played a key role in developing products that cater to the needs of businesses, ensuring usability and accessibility.
Previous Experience at Whirlpool Corporation
Prior to his current roles, Ian Webster worked at Whirlpool Corporation as a Senior Interaction Designer from 2011 to 2014. During his tenure, he focused on creating user-centric designs for various appliances, contributing to the company's efforts in enhancing product usability and customer satisfaction. His experience at Whirlpool helped him refine his skills in interaction design.
Educational Background
Ian Webster studied at Northumbria University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Design from 2001 to 2005. This formal education provided him with foundational knowledge and skills in design principles, which he has applied throughout his career in various design roles. He also attended Glasgow College of Building and Printing from 1999 to 2001, furthering his education in design.
Career Progression and Early Roles
Ian Webster began his career as an Industrial Designer at Ame Design in 2005. He then transitioned to various design roles, including Graphic and Web Designer at Skyscanner and Interaction Designer at Picsel Technologies. His diverse experiences across different companies and roles have equipped him with a broad skill set in user experience and interaction design.