Annie Pyle
WORK
2023 → Northwestern University
Currently studying at Northwestern University in the MMM program. The MMM Program is an immersive dual-degree program that provides students a rigorous business education, while integrating a strong foundation in design innovation. MMM graduates receive an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management and an M.S. in Design Innovation from the McCormick School of Engineering. The program cultivates leaders equipped with an integrated skill set of business, technology, and design.
Projects
2021 → West Coast University & Chartwell Real Estate Development
During my time at West Coast University (WCU) and Chartwell Real Estate Development (CRED), I crafted digital and physical user experiences. At WCU, I led user experince on numerous projects, most notably the redesign of their application. At CRED, I conducted a large user research study in collaboration with the CEO, architects, structural engineers, general contractors, and several other stakeholders to reimagine the physical space and experience of the Balboa Fun Zone, a historic amusement park in Newport Beach open since 1936.
Projects
2017 → Bleacher Report
On the Product Design team at Bleacher Report, I designed mobile app experiences for communities, comments, onboarding, revenue, and video, amongst many others. We conducted several user research studies and usability tests, both online and in person, to test our prototypes. As the Design Lead of the Communities pod, we created a “place” for fans of the same team to share, celebrate, and debate together. Today, Bleacher Report now has communities for every major league team. Hired as the first female hire on the product design team and was later elected to two leadership positions for the Bleacher Report Women’s Network.
Projects
2016 → West Agile Labs
Designed mobile & web apps for San Francisco startups with the product design team at West Agile Labs, a design & development agency. Played a key role in developing prototypes for emerging startups, working closely on refining their core value proposition. Helped founders of start ups secure funding by creating initial clickable prototypes, assisting in the development of their first beta app, or designing informative marketing websites.
2012 → University of Washington
Successfully applied to the competitive BDes program at the University of Washington, where I graduated with a focus on Interaction Design. The University of Washington's Bachelor of Design (BDes) seeks to advance the design field through research, practice, and education, offering a bachelor's degree specifically in design, setting it apart from traditional degrees in art or science. The Interaction Design program equips students with the skills to define the structure and behavior of interactive products and services, fostering the creation of compelling relationships between users and various interactive systems.
1994 → California
Born with my twin brother Willie.