Rowan Wallace

Rowan Wallace has a diverse work experience spanning several years. Most recently, they held the position of Product Design Director at WONGDOODY, starting in 2023. Prior to that, from 2017 to 2023, they worked at Publicis Sapient, first as a Senior Experience Designer and later as an Associate Creative Director and Experience Lead. In this role, they focused on designing digital products, apps, websites, and IoT, while also being involved in design thinking processes and staying up-to-date with the latest technologies and design movements.

Before joining Publicis Sapient, Rowan worked as a Product Designer at Mixcloud from 2016 to 2017. They were responsible for creating audio-led experiences for clients such as JD Sports and W Hotels, while also developing a new design system for Mixcloud's products.

Prior to that, Rowan worked as a Senior Digital Designer at Best of Breed in 2015, where they handled UX and UI design for mobile and web apps, websites, and digital advertising campaigns. They worked with notable clients such as Shell and Johnnie Walker.

In 2013, Rowan served as an Innovation Consultant at Beatguide, a Berlin-based music-tech startup. They were responsible for developing and releasing new features in the Beatguide app, including integration with the SoundCloud API and web data scraping. Their contribution helped secure the award for best music startup with Red Bull Amplifier.

Lastly, Rowan started their career as a Freelance Designer in 2012, where they worked independently for clients ranging from Red Bull to creative agencies in Hong Kong and Hamburg. Their work encompassed research, brand development, graphic design, copywriting, print DTP, UI, and social media.

Overall, Rowan Wallace has a diverse background in product design, UX/UI, and innovation, and they have worked with a variety of clients and companies throughout their career.

Rowan Wallace completed a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Innovation Management from the University of the Arts London, specifically at Central Saint Martins, from 2015 to 2017. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Creative Brand Communications from Vega School from 2006 to 2008. In addition to their formal education, they have also obtained a certification in Leading Teams in the Digital Age from Hyper Island in November 2021.