Emily E. Allen, a humanistic Experience Designer
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SKILLS

Proficient in Psychology
Proficient in HCI/d Principles
Experienced in Design Theory
Knowledge of XML

METHODS

Affinity Diagramming
Brainstorming
Card Sorting
Contextual Inquiry
Cultural Probes
Diary Studies
Ethnography
Experience Sampling
Personas & Scenarios
Prototyping
Usability Testing

TOOLS

Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Wacom Tablet

OBJECTIVE

The opportunity to design human-centered artifacts that improve the quality of life of the user.


EDUCATION

MS Human-Computer Interaction Design
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
Expected 2010

BA Psychology, minor in Management,
Cum Laude
Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, MN
June 2008


ACTIVITIES

           Co-founder of the Indiana University HCI/d Design Club
           Founder of the Summer Design Reading Club
           Social Chair of the Graduate Informatics Student Association
           Member of the HCI/d Discussion Circle
           Mentor in Ubuntu Friends

EXPERIENCE

    Interaction Design Practice - Mentor, Indiana
    University, Bloomington, IN, Sept.-Dec. 2009
    Selected by Professor Marty Siegel for volunteer position. Provided feedback , direction, and critique for graduates and undergraduate students.
    Interaction Design - Intern, Cook Medical,
    Bloomington, IN, May-Aug. 2009
    Designed navigation and layout for main company website, conducted user research and designed campaign sites for new products and surgeries.
    Assistant Developer - Intern, Allen Interactions, Mendota Heights, MN, June-Oct. 2008
    Updated XML on multiple e-learning courses, assisted on course edits, performed quality assurance tasks, and provided general office assistance.