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


PODCASTS & TALKS

Webinar Panelist

Podcast Guest

Guest Lecturer


AWARDS & HONORS

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

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


MENTOR & LEADER

Multimedia Design Mentor

Chapter Lead


PRESS

People of Research
From cross-cultural humanitarian trips to AI & Tech, Amanda's career journey weaves design, research and strategy as a missions-driven multidisciplinary researcher.

Daily Mail
Cover Story: "Having a ruff day? Owner of scruffy dog who's become an Instagram star with his VERY grumpy expressions insists he's really 'happy and playful”