Ana Asnes Becker
About Ana Asnes Becker
Ana Asnes Becker is a Digital Design Developer at The New York Times, specializing in opinion content since 2021. With a background in mobile application design and graphic design, she has worked with various organizations and has a passion for music and performance.
Work at The New York Times
Ana Asnes Becker has been employed at The New York Times as a Digital Design Developer in the Opinion section since 2021. In this role, she focuses on creating engaging digital experiences that enhance the presentation of opinion content. Her work involves collaborating with editorial teams to ensure that design elements effectively communicate the intended messages.
Previous Experience in Digital Design
Prior to her current position, Ana worked at ScrollMotion as a Mobile Application Designer and Art Director from 2011 to 2013. She also held a freelance role at ScrollMotion in 2011 for four months. Additionally, she served as a Mobile Application Designer and Front-end Developer at eMedia Music from 2018 to 2021, contributing to various mobile projects. Her early experience includes an internship as a Design Technologist at WSJ.com in 2010 and a graphic design internship at Pentagram in 2008.
Education and Expertise
Ana Asnes Becker studied Graphic Design at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) from 2006 to 2010. She also attended the Flatiron School for two months in 2013. Her technical expertise includes proficiency in D3.js, Sass, and working with datasets, which supports her role in digital design and development.
Music and Creative Projects
In addition to her design career, Ana has a background in music. She created a solo album titled 'Songs for Muses' during the Fall/Winter of 2014-15. She plays guitar for hire in touring bands and writes, records, and performs with the bands Fruit & Flowers and Catty. Her involvement in music showcases her diverse creative interests.
Interests and Topics of Engagement
Ana Asnes Becker has expressed interest in various topics, including the Large Hadron Collider, Human Interface Guidelines, and virtual reality. These interests reflect her engagement with contemporary technological and scientific advancements, which may influence her work in digital design and development.