Emma Tran
About Emma Tran
Emma Tran is a Product Designer with a background in psychology, currently working at Gridwise since 2022. She has experience in user-centered design, having previously held positions at Smooth Commerce and the University of Waterloo, where she focused on user research and design solutions.
Work at Gridwise
Emma Tran has been employed at Gridwise as a Product Designer since 2022. In this role, she focuses on developing user-centered design solutions that enhance the overall user experience. Her work involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure that design decisions align with user needs and business goals.
Previous Experience in UX/UI Design
Before joining Gridwise, Emma worked at Smooth Commerce as a UX/UI Designer from 2021 to 2022. During her tenure, she developed design solutions for online ordering and engagement for restaurants. This experience contributed to her skills in creating accessible and engaging designs based on thorough research.
Education and Expertise
Emma Tran holds a Bachelor of Arts in Honours Psychology from the University of Waterloo, where she studied from 2014 to 2019. She also completed a UX Immersion & UI Specialization program at CareerFoundry from 2020 to 2021. Her educational background in psychology informs her user-centered design approach, allowing her to create effective and engaging user experiences.
Research Assistant Roles
Emma has held multiple research assistant positions at the University of Waterloo. She worked in the Self-Attitudes Lab for four months in 2018, and as part of the Psychological Intervention Research Team from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, she served as a Lab Manager for the Child Cognition Lab during the same period. These roles enhanced her skills in conducting competitive analysis and user interviews.
Additional Work Experience
Emma's work experience includes a position as a Live-In Assistant at L'Arche Internationale in 2016 for three months. She also served as an On-Site and Online English Learning Assistant at Sheridan College from 2017 to 2019. These roles contributed to her diverse skill set and her ability to adapt to various educational and professional environments.