Kiona Hagen Niehaus
About Kiona Hagen Niehaus
Kiona Hagen Niehaus is a UX Designer currently employed at Ableton in Berlin, Germany. She has an extensive educational background in arts and technology, holding a PhD and an MFA from Goldsmiths, University of London, along with a BFA from Pratt Institute.
Current Role at Ableton
Kiona Hagen Niehaus has been employed as a UX Designer at Ableton since 2021. In this role, she contributes to the development of user experiences for Ableton's software products. Her work focuses on enhancing usability and ensuring that the design meets the needs of users. Ableton is known for its innovative music production software, and Kiona's expertise plays a vital role in maintaining its high standards.
Previous Experience at Goldsmiths, University of London
Kiona Hagen Niehaus held multiple positions at Goldsmiths, University of London. She served as Project Manager for the Future Mind Symposium in 2017 for one month. Additionally, she worked as On-Site Project Manager for the MOCO Conference from 2016 to 2017, a role she maintained for nine months. These positions involved overseeing project logistics and ensuring successful event execution.
Educational Background in Arts and Technology
Kiona Hagen Niehaus has an extensive educational background in arts and technology. She earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Arts and Computational Technology from Goldsmiths, University of London, studying from 2016 to 2020. Prior to this, she completed a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Computational Studio Arts at the same institution from 2014 to 2016. Her foundational education includes a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Photography from Pratt Institute, where she studied from 2009 to 2013, and a High School Diploma in Visual Arts from Interlochen Arts Academy, completed from 2006 to 2009.
Early Career at Pratt Institute
Kiona Hagen Niehaus began her career at Pratt Institute, where she worked as a Technician Assistant in Photography from 2010 to 2011 for nine months. In this role, she supported the photography department by assisting with equipment and technical needs, contributing to the educational experience of students in the program.