Amanda Donaldson

About Amanda Donaldson

GOOD DESIGN+ is strengthened by a strong rationale+ connects well with its audience+ is smart and strategic+ is creative and unexpected+ is inspired by intuition, users and research+ is ethical and respectful to all stakeholders+ makes the world a better placeMy 10+ years experience within agency and in-house teams has given me a grounding in how to make effective use of design. I take pride in crafting and directing delightful and data-driven work that ties back to business objectives and advances the brand. I am passionate, curious, and methodical.I\'m fluent in the full design process—from research to prototyping to implementation—and comfortable leading teams and executive stakeholders through it. Comfortable also visualizing in 3D, I have designed wayfinding systems that span small urban environments to condo buildings to events and multi-building medical campuses. I\'ve also branded environments for small and large attendees) events, designed donor walls, information and storytelling panels for corporate, municipal, government, health care and academic clients. From 20••••19, I brought the Spredfast/Khoros brand to life as Design Lead on the team responsible for opening and expanded 3 global corporate office spaces.

Experience

1. Ux and Visual Design for the Web

   Informatica

   Nov 2022 — Present · Austin, TX, US

Education

• Berkshire School

  High School diploma

  2002 — 2003

• OCAD University

  Bachelor of Design, Graphic Design, Photography, Packaging, Editorial, Interiors

  2005 — 2009

• Wilfrid Laurier University

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA

  2003 — 2005

Skills

• Indesign
• Illustrator
• Collaborator
• Brand Development
• Photoshop
• Consumer Insights
• Strategic Planning
• User Experience
• Content Strategy
• Curiosity
• Research Design
• Rapid Prototyping
• Ability to Consider Business Goals in the Context of People’s Needs
• User Interface Design
• Ideation
• Concept Design