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Kim Goodwin
Author, Designing for the Digital Age. Design & product leadership consultant. Wildlife photographer.
Kim Goodwin is a highly experienced user research and design professional with a career spanning over 25 years. She has led teams across various industries for nearly 22 years and has been involved in teaching design and leadership skills for approximately 19 years.
During her tenure as the Vice President and General Manager at Cooper, Kim oversaw an integrated practice consisting of interaction, visual, and industrial designers. She spent a significant 12 years contributing to the growth and success of the company.
As a consultant, she assists clients in enhancing their design capabilities through workshops, leadership coaching, and hands-on leadership roles. Her valuable expertise was evident during her role as the VP of Product and User Experience at PatientsLikeMe.
Kim Goodwin is the author of the best-selling book, 'Designing for the Digital Age,' and is currently working on her next publication. She is a sought-after speaker, sharing insights on design techniques and leadership at global events.
Her diverse project portfolio includes work in complex analytical and enterprise applications, mobile phones, medical and consumer devices, services, aviation, retail, financial sectors, and organizational design. Kim has collaborated with a wide range of clients and employers, from small startups to multinational corporations, universities, and government entities.
Kim Goodwin pursued her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Berkeley. Throughout her career, she held key positions such as VP of User Experience at Woebot Health, Senior Adviser at PatientsLikeMe, Creative Director at HealthDesk Corporation, and VP Design & General Manager at Cooper.
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When nobody tests the site on a phone… https://t.co/7ql8X3LGCm
Nice visual summary of the US patient empowerment movement — a fascinating case study of what user-centered culture change looks like. It’s taken decades of effort from patient and clinician evangelists, government, and commercial interests.