Amy De Voogd
About Amy De Voogd
Amy De Voogd is a Visual Interaction Design Manager with extensive experience in design and education. She has held various roles in notable organizations, including The Art Institute of Chicago and Arity, and has a strong background in visual arts and front-end development.
Current Role at Arity
Amy De Voogd currently serves as the Visual Interaction Design Manager at Arity, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on inventive ways to visualize data, leveraging her extensive background in design and technology. Her responsibilities include overseeing design projects and ensuring that visual elements effectively communicate complex information.
Previous Experience in Design and Education
Before her current role, Amy held various positions in design and education. She worked as an Associate Visual Interaction Design Manager at Arity from 2019 to 2021 and as a Visual Interaction Designer from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she has experience as a Digital Product Designer at Logical Media Group and as an Instructor at The Art Institute of Chicago. Her diverse roles reflect her expertise in visual design and interaction.
Educational Background in Design
Amy De Voogd has a solid educational foundation in the arts and design. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Painting and Printmaking from Virginia Commonwealth University, studying from 1983 to 1990. She later obtained a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Illustration from the University of Hartford between 2010 and 2012. Additionally, she completed a UX/UI Product Design & Front-end Development Mentorship at Bloc in 2017.
Experience in Various Design Roles
Throughout her career, Amy has held multiple design roles across different organizations. She worked as an Image Researcher at Loyola Press, a Subject Matter Expert at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, and an Art Director at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her experience spans over a decade and includes a focus on advertising and publication design, contributing to her comprehensive skill set.
Background in Front-End Development
In addition to her design expertise, Amy De Voogd has experience in front-end development. This skill enhances her capabilities as a designer, allowing her to create more interactive and user-friendly visual experiences. Her understanding of both design and development enables her to bridge the gap between aesthetics and functionality in her work.