Ann Navin - UX Product Designer and Researcher
My Professional Journey
With a deep-rooted commitment to user-centered design, I leverage extensive experience in UX product design and research to elevate digital products. My approach combines analytical thinking with creative design, ensuring that every product not only meets business objectives but also resonates with users.
My journey started down a different path, but I landed in the right place that combines critical thinking, creativity, and problem solving to make people's worlds better through design.
Lab Assistant
My first job out of college was as a research assistant in a genetics laboratory. Although I enjoyed the work, the people I saw who were successful had a passion for molecular genetics in a way I did not. But what I did like to do was write and create presentations (a task most scientists hate). Hmm, maybe I should pursue that instead.
Grad School
I decided to embark on a career change and earned a Masters degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in Troy, NY. It was in Technical Communication, which was the option before User Experience (UX) had a name, but the theory and best practices in interaction design and creating digital solutions still holds true today.
Kinda Weird Jobs
My first post-grad school job was as a Web Producer with the NY Hall of Science and IBM - we "webified" hands-on science exhibits as an educational tool. Over the years, I've moved into the insurance and financial industries, which are nerdly interesting in different ways. Wherever I find myself, I will always advocate for user-centered design.
Work-Life Balance
All work and no play is no fun. I work hard and relax even harder. Don't get me wrong, I can lounge with the best of them, but I am also passionately part of my community.
Some of the things I enjoy:
- Rotary Club of Milwaukee
- Milwaukee Rowing Club
- Wauwatosa Curling Club
- Milwaukee Brewer games
- My book group
- WHNA Neighborhood Association
- Travel with friends (and strangers)
- Cooking (but not baking)
- Trying new restaurants
- Yoga
- Hiking
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