Hi there! I'm Amanda, a senior designer at IBM Quantum in Denver, CO.

I’ve always admired how thoughtful design has the power to change our world. Whether it’s through simplifying one interaction or giving users an opportunity to view things through a new lens, I love working on projects that make people smile. In the past few years, I’ve found myself in design systems, visual design, front-end, and design education.

I'm also a travel and outdoor enthusiast! When I'm not at the computer you can find me adventuring with my husband, Andrew, hiking with my camera, or skiing every weekend in the winter.

By day, I work on designing and building the future of computing, IBM Quantum. I've built tools for quantum developers, reimagined the IBM Quantum visual identity, and created an award-winning educational game. I currently lead two efforts to standardize our marketing web experience and evolve our design system. It’s been exciting to use design and data to help build a brand new business.

I appreciate you taking the time to look through my site, which has just a slice of my work. If you’d like to see more, or talk through something in more detail, I’d love to take you through my process over the phone or in person.

Experience

Visual Design Lead • IBM Quantum

Jul 2020 – Present

Adjunct UX Instructor • Bethel Tech

Jan 2020 – Jun 2020

Visual & UX Designer • IBM Research

Jul 2017 – Jul 2020

Visual Design Intern • IBM

Jan 2017 – Mar 2017

Visual Designer • YouTube x SCADpro

Sept 2016 – Nov 2016

Awards

IBM Quantum Innovation Award • 2021

For contribution to the IBM Quantum Summit

Special Division Accomplishment Award • 2020

For contribution to the IBM COVID-19 Taskforce

IBM Outstanding Technical Achievement • 2018

For design leadership on Hello Quantum

Innovation by Design, Finalist • 2018

App & Game Category, Hello Quantum

SCAD Succession, Finalist • 2017, 2016

Education

Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)

B.F.A in Graphic Design • 2017

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