Alicia Bond Howenstein

Alicia Bond Howenstein is an experienced creative professional specializing in UX/UI design and strategy. Currently serving as Creative Lead at Staples Promotional Products since November 2015, Alicia directs e-commerce website design, marketing collateral production, and photography initiatives. Previous roles include Senior Art Director and UX Researcher, where Alicia oversaw creative strategies for Fortune 500 accounts and led UX research to enhance site performance. Earlier positions include Senior Art Director and Art Director focused on e-commerce website design, as well as Graphic Designer at Essex Industries and Graphics & Marketing Associate at HexaGrid Computing. Alicia holds a Professional Certificate in User Experience Design from UC San Diego and master's and bachelor's degrees from DePaul University in New Media Studies and Art, Media & Design, respectively.