User Experience, Information Architecture
Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area
- Current
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- Adjunct Faculty at Kent State University
- Senior Brand Specialist at Eaton Corporation
- Past
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- Adjunct Faculty at Cleveland State University
- Experience Design Chair at AIGA Cleveland Chapter
- Designer at Epstein Design Partners
- Designer at Whitespace Creative
- Interactive Media Designer at Ansley & Associates
- Designer at Campus Bus Service
- Education
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- Kent State University
- Kent State University
- CSHS
- Connections
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- Industry
- Internet
- Websites
Ben Woods’s Summary
Currently Ben is the User Experience Lead at Eaton Corporation. In this role he manages an enterprise strategy for information architecture, user research, and interface design for external websites (eaton.com) and internal sites. He collaborates IT, marketing and communications professionals from Eaton’s varied businesses and around the world to optimize User Experiences for customers.
He has worked for advertising agencies and design firms throughout Northeast Ohio, producing award winning design projects for non-profit organizations, municipalities, manufacturing companies, community events, and small to medium businesses.
Ben has taught courses on Adobe Creative Suite, Flash and Information Design at Cleveland State University and Kent State University. Ben is a member of Northeast Ohio UPA, IA Institute, and Local Ambassador for User Experience Network.
His primary research foci include: Information Architecture, Usability Research, navigation systems and ubiquitous computing.
Ben Woods’s Specialties:
information architecture, user experience, usability, branding, identity, project management, web design, web development, knowledge management
Ben Woods’s Experience
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Adjunct Faculty
Kent State University
(Internet industry)
January 2009 — Present (7 months)
Provide instruction in course focusing on Information Architecture, Usability and Interaction Design in the School of Visual Communication Design.
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Senior Brand Specialist
Eaton Corporation
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; etn; Industrial Automation industry)
2005 — Present (4 years)
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Adjunct Faculty
Cleveland State University
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
January 2008 — May 2008 (5 months)
Develop course curriculum, assignments for an introductory design course.
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Experience Design Chair
AIGA Cleveland Chapter
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Internet industry)
June 2003 — June 2005 (2 years 1 month)
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Designer
Epstein Design Partners
(Privately Held; Graphic Design industry)
February 2001 — December 2004 (3 years 11 months)
Designed and developed multimedia experiences for the company and its clients, including well known organizations in the healthcare industry, non-profits, municipalities, and various business services.
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Designer
Whitespace Creative
(Privately Held; Marketing and Advertising industry)
June 2003 — December 2003 (7 months)
Designed and developed websites and multimedia experiences for multiple clients including Akron Public Schools, Cosco Juvenile, and B2C clients.
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Interactive Media Designer
Ansley & Associates
(Public Relations and Communications industry)
May 1999 — February 2001 (1 year 10 months)
Web / Multimedia designer at a small advertising agency. Client experience included Chapel Hill Mall, and several manufacturing companies throughout Ohio and Michigan.
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Designer
Campus Bus Service
(Transportation/Trucking/Railroad industry)
January 1997 — February 1999 (2 years 2 months)
Graphic Designer at Kent State's Transportation Services, developed posters, schedules, advertisements, general marketing materials.
Ben Woods’s Education
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Kent State University
MS , Information Architecture & Knowledge Management , 2006 — 2009
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Kent State University
BFA , Visual Communication Design , 1995 — 2001
- Activities and Societies:
- Honors College
UCDA
KSUCDA Workshop wth Eric Madsen (1999)
AIGA Student Chapter - President, Vice President
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CSHS
Additional Information
Ben Woods’s Websites:
Ben Woods’s Interests:
Technology, Search Engines, Privacy and Trust on the Internet, Art, Reading
Ben Woods’s Honors:
Eagle Scout
One Citation of Design Excellence in AIGA Cleveland’s 2004 52 Competition
Two Citations of Design Excellence in AIGA Cleveland’s 2003 52 Competition
2003 Cleveland Ad Association Citation of Excellence
One Citation of Excellence from Communicator Awards 2003
Served as President of KSU student Chapter of American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA)
Dean’s List - College of Fine and Professional Arts - KSU
Kent State University Honor’s College Academic Scholarship
Kent State University Founder’s Book Scholarship
Prairie College PTO Scholarship
Buckeye Boys State Delegate
National Honor Society
Ben Woods’s Contact Settings
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