User Experience, Information Architecture
Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area
- Current
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- 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
I work with professionals in various markets and geographies to develop experiences and tools that help users and support brand reputation.
I have worked for local/regional design firms and ad agencies, and in-house marketing departments. In these positions I have developed communications in print, video, and primarily interactive forms, as well as applications with a focus on achieving business goals.
My primary research foci include: Information Architecture, Usability Research, Privacy and Trust online, and the application of social networks and Web 2.0 concepts.
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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Senior Brand Specialist
Eaton Corporation
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; etn; Industrial Automation industry)
2005 — Present (3 years)
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Adjunct Faculty
Cleveland State University
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)
January 2008 — May 2008 (5 months)
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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
(Partnership; 1-10 employees; Design industry)
February 2001 — December 2004 (3 years 11 months)
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Designer
Whitespace Creative
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Design industry)
June 2003 — December 2003 (7 months)
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Interactive Media Designer
Ansley & Associates
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Public Relations and Communications industry)
May 1999 — February 2001 (1 year 10 months)
Web / Multimedia designer at a small advertising agency.
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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 (expected)
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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 Groups:
Information Architecture Institute, AIGA
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User Experience Network -
Catalyze Community -
Interaction Design Association -
Information Architecture Institute (IAI) -
WSG -
The Web Association -
User Experience -
Eaton Alumni -
AIGA | The Professional Association for Design -
AIGA Cleveland
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
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
