Don Horvath
About Don Horvath
Don Horvath is a Senior Manager of Product Design and UX Research at URBN, where he has worked since 2017. He has extensive experience in usability and UX research, having held various roles at Urban Outfitters and GSI Commerce, along with academic research positions at George Mason University and the University of Pittsburgh.
Current Role at URBN
Don Horvath currently serves as the Senior Manager of Product Design and UX Research at URBN, which encompasses brands such as Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People, and Vetri Family. He has held this position since 2017, contributing to the development of user-centered design strategies and enhancing the overall user experience across the company's digital platforms.
Previous Experience at Urban Outfitters
Horvath has extensive experience at Urban Outfitters, where he worked in various roles. He was the Senior Manager of Global Usability and UX Research from 2016 to 2017, and prior to that, he served as Product Manager and Usability Engineer from 2013 to 2015. He also held the position of Manager for Global Usability and UX Research for a brief period in 2015 to 2016. His roles focused on improving usability and enhancing the customer experience.
Educational Background
Don Horvath earned a Master of Arts in Human Factors and Applied Cognitive Psychology from George Mason University, where he studied from 2006 to 2008. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh, completed from 2002 to 2006. His academic background provides a solid foundation for his work in product design and user experience research.
Early Career Experience
Before his tenure at Urban Outfitters, Horvath worked as a Usability Engineer at GSI Commerce from 2012 to 2013. He also gained research experience as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the University of Pittsburgh from 2004 to 2006 and as a Graduate Research Assistant at George Mason University from 2006 to 2008. These roles contributed to his expertise in usability and research methodologies.