Emily Ryou
About Emily Ryou
Emily Ryou is a Senior Manager of Design Research at Arity, where she has worked since 2020. She holds a Master's degree in Human-Computer Interaction from DePaul University and has extensive experience in user experience and design research.
Current Role at Arity
Emily Ryou serves as the Senior Manager of Design Research at Arity, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she oversees design research initiatives and contributes to the development of user-centered design strategies. Prior to this, she worked as the Design Research Manager at Arity starting in 2020. Her responsibilities include leading research projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience.
Previous Experience in User Experience Design
Emily Ryou has a diverse background in user experience design. She began her career as a User Research Intern at SurveyMonkey in 2014. Following this, she worked as a UX Researcher at Solstice from 2014 to 2016. She then joined Arity as a Senior UX Researcher from 2016 to 2017, and later as an Associate Design Research Manager from 2017 to 2020. Earlier in her career, she also worked briefly as a User Experience Designer at TandemSeven in 2013.
Educational Background
Emily Ryou holds a Master of Science degree in Human-Computer Interaction from DePaul University. She also earned a Bachelor’s degree from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, where she studied Fine Art with an emphasis in Art Education and Figure Painting. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in design research and user experience.
Professional Interests and Work Style
Emily Ryou is known for her innovative approaches and idea generation in design research. She values collaborative work environments and enjoys having autonomy in her role. Her focus on user experience at Arity reflects her commitment to understanding user needs and improving product design through research.