Rebecca Noran

About Rebecca Noran

Visionary UX, Design Ops & Design System leader experienced in building effective teams, developing enablement resources, driving and managing change, and fostering user-centered culture. My mission is to inspire growth within people and envision paths forward so that, together, we contribute to a kind, vibrant world. The values that fuel me are curiosity, hope, kindness, growth, and connection. Some of my favorite things to do- Ideate — Invite me to brainstorm, to imagine what’s possible - Plan — Those ideas? Let’s map a path forward and make them happen- Collaborate — Let’s build on each other’s ideas- Emerge from ambiguous situations with a clear direction. Shift between big picture and tactical. Facilitate and collaborate- Learn and grow and help others learn and grow - Be supportive, inclusive, and optimistic (and realistic). We can do this- Be a sounding board, a critical thinker, and a voice of reason - Curate - apply a thoughtful lens to bring things together in a meaningful way (experiences, people, objects)- Lighthearted and wholehearted I’m interested in expanding my experience and expertise in- Futures design - Transition design - Systems thinking - Coaching

Experience

1. Senior Product Manager, Design Systems

   Best Buy

   Mar 2022 — Present

Education

• Macalester College

  B.A., English; art and philosophy minors

  1995 — 1999

• University of Minnesota

  M.F.A., interactive design; museum studies minor

  2003 — 2007