Alex Chen

Alex Chen has a diverse work experience in the field of product design and user experience. In 2012, Alex started as a Teaching Assistant at RISD Continuing Education and later worked as an Office Assistant at RISD Institutional Engagement until 2013. From 2014 to 2015, Alex worked as a Design Intern at Studio Dunn and as a Monitor at RISD Nature Lab, respectively. In 2015, Alex joined The Providence Plan as a Graphic/Web Design Intern, where they collaborated with a team on data visualization projects. The following year, Alex worked as a Fellow at Design for America, focusing on marketing and communications. From 2016 to 2020, Alex worked at Shure Incorporated as a User Experience Designer, leading product design and research efforts. Alex's responsibilities included collaborating with engineers, conducting user research, and ensuring technical robustness. From 2020 to 2023, Alex worked at TXI as a Product Designer, leading design projects across various industries, facilitating workshops, and creating UX artifacts. Currently, Alex is employed at Syndio as a Senior Product Designer.

Alex Chen's education history includes a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design from the Rhode Island School of Design. They attended this school from 2011 to 2015. In 2016, Alex also completed a part-time course in UX Design at General Assembly.