About
I’m Jen Goertzen, a human experience designer & leader.
The nitty gritty
The only thing I love more than a good question is getting to the answer. The process of taking apart problems then reconstructing the pieces to find a solution is incredibly satisfying.
Above all, I aim to do good. My work exists to support people in their endeavours, no matter how big or small. Read more about what drives me and how I work on my ReadMe.
In 2011, I co-founded Caribou, a user experience strategy and design consultancy that works with startups and organizations to make better products and services. I also kicked off UX Winnipeg, a UX-focused meetup for Winnipeg’s tech community. I write to bring clarity to my thinking and to share my ideas with the community. My writing has been republished on blogs and tech websites, including Fast Company, The Next Web, and Marvel App Blog. I’ve also been a regular contributor to UX Collective on Medium.
Timeline
BRYTER / No Code Automation
Berlin • Remote
Caribou / Strategy & Design Consultancy
Remote
IDAGIO / Classical Music Streaming
Berlin • Hybrid
Wire / Secure Messaging & Collaboration
Berlin • Hybrid
iQMetrix / Customer Experience Solutions
Canada
UX Lab / UX & Usability Testing Space
Canada
UX Winnipeg / Events & Community Organization
Canada
Investor’s Group / Financial Planning & Advisor Services
Canada
Tipping Canoe / Consumer Mobile App Shop
Canada
On the side
Outside of my work in user experience it’s important to me that I grow as an individual and challenge myself.
I love the sport of triathlon, particularly the long-course distances. I’ve completed an Ironman (140.6) as well as three—and still counting—half Ironman (70.3) races.
My other (perhaps more traditional) hobbies:
- Creating art: Find my work on display at Máquè and Enoteca. Follow my latest paintings on Instagram
- Baking bread: My go-to book is Flour Water Salt Yeast.
- Reading: Latest reads posted in Reading and those I most recommend in Favourites.
I love to learn and I can’t keep it to only one topic. Ask me how pottery and learning German are going, if you’re keen.