ABOUT
Amanda Jensen is a boundary-pushing design researcher and strategist who thrives at the crossroads of creativity and exploration. Her multidisciplinary expertise spans tech, education, film, and social impact, where she unlocks transformative possibilities and sparks meaningful innovation.
Through prototyping and experimentation, Amanda challenges assumptions and redefines methods, weaving societal constructs and cultural criticism into her research to reveal profound insights. Her focus on speculative design, narrative strategy, and storytelling enables her to transform complex concepts into actionable ideas that inspire and disrupt.
Balancing vision with purposeful execution, Amanda cultivates ideas that defy convention while staying rooted in impact. As a mentor and collaborator, she empowers teams and individuals to venture into uncharted territory, crafting work that resonates across disciplines and reshapes the status quo.
Her accomplishments include research-driven storytelling that has earned international festival selections and Big 5 streaming distribution, showcasing her ability to turn visionary ideas into compelling, real-world outcomes.
Media Design Practices, MFA
ArtCenter College of Design
Communication, BA
California State University, Chico
SPECIALITIES
Creative Strategy
Design Research
Innovation & Ideation
User Experience Research
Creative Solutioning
Product Strategy
Creative Direction
Brand Architecture
Speculative Design
Cultural Context Design
Data-Driven Decisions
Design Systems
RECOGNITION AWARDS
2025
ADPList Top 10 Female Mentor
Multimedia Design
2024
ADPList Top 10% Mentor
Across all Global Mentors
ADPList Top 1% Mentor
Product Research
ADPList Top 50 Female Mentor
Multimedia Design
LinkedIn Top Voice
UX Research
Chapter Lead
Ladies that UX Los Angeles
ETS Spotlight Recognition Award
Innovation & Cross-functional Leader
2023
LinkedIn Top Voice
UX Research
2017
ArtCenter College of Design
Honors Distinction
2016
ArtCenter MFA Thesis Scholarship
Work Breaking New Ground
2015
PPN Judges Choice Award
Publication Book Design & Binding
California State University, Chico
Cum Laude
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Webinar Panelist
Podcast Guest
Guest Lecturer