CV / English / Design Researcher

Personal Information

• Name: Alex Rivera
• Address: 282 Creative Lane, Innovation City, Techland, 12345
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: +1234567890

Brief

A passionate and innovative Design Researcher with over 5 years of experience in user experience design, user research, and product development. Expertise in employing a variety of research methodologies to gather insightful data and translate them into actionable design decisions. Dedicated to creating user-centric solutions that enhance product functionality and aesthetics.

Core Competencies

• User Experience Research
• Usability Testing
• Qualitative & Quantitative Analysis
• Design Thinking
• Interaction Design
• Ethnographic Research
• Prototyping & Wireframing
• Data Visualization
• Project Management

Technologies and Certifications

• Software: Adobe XD, Figma, Sketch, InVision
• Technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript (basic)
• Certifications: Certified User Experience Professional (CUXP), Agile Project Management

Professional Experience

Senior Design Researcher

Innovative Designs Inc., Techland June 2018 - Present

• Led a team of designers and researchers in developing user-centric design solutions for over 20 projects.
• Conducted comprehensive user research, including surveys, interviews, and usability tests, to inform design decisions.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure the integration of user research into product development.
• Published 3 industry papers on design research methodologies and user experience trends.

Design Research Assistant

Creative Solutions Ltd., Innovation City Jan 2016 - May 2018

• Assisted in the execution of user research projects and experiments.
• Supported the design team by creating wireframes, prototypes, and user personas.
• Contributed to improving products' usability by analyzing user feedback and conducting A/B testing.

Education and Training

• MSc in Interaction Design, University of Innovation, Techland, 2015
• BSc in Psychology, Creative Arts College, Innovation City, 2013

Workshops & Courses:

• User-Centered Design Workshop, DesignBetter.co, 2017
• Agile Project Management Course, AgileLearning, 2019

Referees

• Jordan Smith Senior Project Manager, Innovative Designs Inc. Email: [email protected] Phone: +1234567891

• Casey Lee Head of UX, Creative Solutions Ltd. Email: [email protected] Phone: +1234567892