Shannon Sorensen
About Shannon Sorensen
Shannon Sorensen is a Senior Product Designer at WP Engine, responsible for maintaining the primary product design system and mentoring junior designers in the Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area.
Current Role: Senior Product Designer at WP Engine
Shannon Sorensen holds the title of Senior Product Designer at WP Engine, a role based in the Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area. In this capacity, Sorensen is responsible for maintaining the primary product design system, ensuring that all design projects meet rigorous standards for consistency and quality. Sorensen collaborates extensively with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product management, and research, to develop creative solutions tailored to customer needs.
Educational Background
Shannon Sorensen studied Graphic Design at Boise State University, earning a Bachelor's degree over the course of five years from 1993 to 1998. Sorensen furthered their education at the Advanced Technology Center, where they studied System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager. During this period, Sorensen achieved the MCSE + Internet certification in 1999.
Redesign of Information Architecture at WP Engine
One of Shannon Sorensen’s significant contributions at WP Engine includes the redesign of the information architecture for the company's primary SAAS solution. This project included an extensive audit and scoping phase, identifying and categorizing content, mapping both current and future state content, and designing and testing new navigation structures. Sorensen led the implementation of the new architecture and continuously refined and measured its success post-launch.
Mentorship at WP Engine
At WP Engine, Shannon Sorensen plays a key role in mentoring junior designers, thereby contributing to their professional growth and development. This mentorship ensures that the design team at WP Engine continues to evolve and uphold high standards in design practice.