Amanda Ruck
About Amanda Ruck
Amanda Ruck is a UX Design Lead at Thesis agency in Portland, Oregon, with a background in Industrial Design. She has over seven years of experience in various design roles, including positions at Ziba Design and Nelson Cash.
Current Role at Thesis Agency
Amanda Ruck serves as the UX Design Lead at Thesis agency, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she leads user experience design initiatives, leveraging her extensive background in design to enhance the agency's offerings. Her leadership in UX design contributes to the agency's reputation in the Portland, Oregon area, known for its vibrant design community.
Previous Experience in UX Design
Prior to her current role, Amanda Ruck worked as a Senior UX Designer at Thesis agency for six months in 2020. She also held positions at Nelson Cash as a UX Designer from 2019 to 2020 and at Ziba Design as an Interaction Designer from 2017 to 2019. Her diverse experiences in these roles have equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of user-centered design principles.
Educational Background in Industrial Design
Amanda Ruck studied Industrial Design at Arizona State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Design (BSD) from 2010 to 2014. Additionally, she attended Barrett, The Honors College at ASU from 2010 to 2012, achieving honors during her studies. This educational foundation supports her expertise in UX design.
Design Experience at Ziba Design
At Ziba Design, Amanda Ruck worked as an Industrial Designer from 2014 to 2018 and later as an Interaction Designer from 2017 to 2019. Her tenure at Ziba Design allowed her to develop a strong skill set in both industrial and interaction design, which informs her current UX design practices.
Internship Experience
Amanda Ruck began her professional journey as a Design Intern at Sasquatch Advertising in 2013, where she worked for three months. This internship provided her with early exposure to the design industry and helped shape her career path in design.