amanda gower
home
overview
I am a designer, researcher and project leader. In my role as a Principal User Experience Research Manager for British Telecom I worked with partners in industry and academia to deliver innovation projects, conduct user experience studies and run technology trials.
portfolio
I have worked on a diverse range of digital projects including the design of collaborative virtual environments, location-based games, art installations and participatory experiences for communities over broadband TV. Examples of work featured in this portfolio include:
Plunged In A Stream - shortlisted for a British Council, Arts & Business Award, 2005
Uncle Roy All Around You - nominated for two BAFTA Awards and a Webby Award, 2004
The Mirror - winner of a Royal Television Society Educational Television Award, 1997
publications
I am the co-author of peer reviewed papers, journals and book chapters and have presented insights to business and academic audiences. See publications.
background
I hold an MA in Computer Graphics and Animation from the NCCA Bournemouth University and a BA (Hons) in Design, specialising in animation, from Edinburgh College of Art .
interests
I am interested in all aspects of digital media production and user experience design. I'm a member of the Curiosity Collective and a participant in Dorkbot Anglia.
contact
My LinkedIn profile.
portfolio
Copyright 2011 Amanda Gower