About
Hello, my name is Henken Bean. I create and evangelize common sense enhancements to everyday experiences. I believe that through humbleness, honesty, and learning to listen we can solve many problems and have more fun doing so!
Work experience
User Experience Designer
Comcast Interactive Media
2010-Present
I am currently on a team of designers responsible for the design of mobile applications for Comcast and a participant in the unification of cross-platform products and experiences.
• Brainstorm new features for Comcast video services
• Translate user stories into clean, intuitive designs
• Present + discuss UX solutions with business stakeholders
• Participate in fluid agile development cycles
• Collaborate with other cross-platform teams
• Strive to improve the overall customer experience
User Interface Designer
Comcast
2008-2010
Worked on the IA and User Experience for Comcast's future tru2way enabled Set Top Box and provided recommendations for enhancements to existing nationally deployed guide software.
• Translation of business / product requirements into UX solutions
• Proposed a new IA for Comcast's On Demand library
• UX for search + discovery tools for video content
• Envisioned new features for video consumption + management
• Wrote RFP's + produced design with selected agencies
• Completed Heuristic Reviews of legacy interfaces
Interactive Producer
Fastspot LLC
2007-2008
• High-level Information Architecture
• Wireframe Concepting
• HTML and CSS Production for web
• Photoshop Production
Media Designer
Enhanca LLC
2006
• Print Design
• Documentary Video Production
• HTML/CSS Production
• Flash Production
Freelance Designer
Self
2005-Present
Education
Maryland Institute College of Art
BFA in Interactive Media
Exhibitions
INTROCEPTUAL GHOSTLAND
Bushwick Biennial
NurtureART Gallery
Conflux City 2009
July, 2009
THOUGHT PAINTINGS
Grand Small Works
FUEL Gallery
December, 2009
Speaking
DESIGN + BUSINESS: CREATIVITY AS AN AGENT OF CHANGE
Information Architecture Summit
March, 2012
A UX LOVE LETTER TO ENGINEERING
Philadelphia Android Alliance
July, 2011
PHILAMADE SITENIGHT
Philadelphia Pecha Kucha Night
June, 2011
Groups + associations
PhilaMade
Philly CHI
Your Name Here
Basekamp
Friends
Johanna Barthmaier
Brian Payne
Joy Mariama Smith