Samantha De Herrera
About Samantha De Herrera
Samantha De Herrera is a Product Design Manager at Packsize, where she has worked since 2021. She advocates for community-driven design processes and emphasizes collaboration and feedback in product development.
Work at Packsize
Samantha De Herrera currently holds the position of Product Design Manager at Packsize, where she has been employed since 2022. Prior to this role, she worked as a Product Designer at the same company starting in 2021. In her capacity at Packsize, she emphasizes the importance of intentional design, which involves extensive research, brainstorming, and user testing to create effective products.
Experience at Chegg Inc.
Since 2023, Samantha has served as a Product Design Mentor at Chegg Inc. for one year. In this role, she provides guidance and support to emerging designers, sharing her expertise in product design and community-driven processes. Her mentorship focuses on fostering collaboration and feedback in product development.
Career at Instasize
Samantha began her career at Instasize, where she initially worked as a Design Intern for two months in 2015. Following this internship, she progressed to the role of Senior Product Designer, serving from 2015 to 2021. During her six years at Instasize, she contributed to various design projects and helped shape the company's product offerings.
Education and Expertise
Samantha De Herrera completed her high school education at Judge Memorial Catholic High School, earning her diploma from 2006 to 2010. She then attended the University of Utah, where she studied Design and obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from 2010 to 2015. Her educational background has equipped her with the skills necessary for her roles in product design and community collaboration.
Advocacy for Community-Driven Design
Samantha advocates for community-driven design processes, highlighting the importance of collaboration and feedback in product development. She believes that solving complex problems requires input and cooperation from diverse stakeholders, which enhances the overall design process and leads to more effective solutions.