Matthew Harper

Matthew Harper has a diverse work experience spanning over a decade. Matthew is currently working at Backbase as a UX Director since 2023. Prior to this, they held roles such as UX Manager and Principal Designer at the same company. Before joining Backbase, Matthew worked at General Assembly as an Instructor from 2017 to 2018. Matthew also served as a UX Director at Codestream from 2016 to 2018. Matthew was a founding member of Day Seven, where they held the position of Creative Director - Asia from 2013 to 2016. Matthew has also worked as a Creative Manager at Ewe Agency and held various freelance and internship positions in design and graphic arts early in their career.

Matthew Harper completed their education in the field of design. Matthew obtained a BA in Graphic Arts and Design from Leeds Beckett University, graduating in 2008. Prior to that, they pursued a Foundation Diploma in Graphic Arts & Design at Nelson & Colne College from 2004 to 2005. Matthew also completed a Diploma in Web Design from City & Guilds, though the end year is not specified. In terms of additional certifications, they obtained certificates in Design Thinking and UX Management from Growth Tribe and Nielsen Norman Group respectively, both in 2022. Matthew also holds a UX Certificate from Nielsen Norman Group, though specific dates are not provided. Furthermore, Matthew has participated in courses focused on User Research & Testing and Product Management at General Assembly, although no specific timeline is given.