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Liz Cohen
Designing Stuff @ Lizco Studios
Liz Cohen is the Founder and Principal Designer at Lizco Studios, a design firm she established in 2023 after leaving her full-time job to pursue her passion for product design. With over a decade of experience in product and UX design, she focuses on the full lifecycle of product development, particularly in designing for AI products.243
Background and Education
Born in 1973 in Phoenix, Arizona, Cohen is a first-generation American from a Colombian Jewish family. She holds a dual degree: a Bachelor of Fine Arts in studio art from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts and a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy from Tufts University. She later earned a Master of Fine Arts in photography from California College of the Arts.1
Career Highlights
Cohen's career spans various roles, including teaching at Arizona State University as an Associate Professor of Photography. She is also recognized for her artistic projects, particularly the Bodywork project, which involved transforming an East German Trabant car into a Chevrolet El Camino, blending themes of automotive culture and performance art.1
Current Focus
At Lizco Studios, Cohen continues to innovate in product design, leveraging her extensive background to create impactful user experiences. Her work emphasizes collaboration and creativity, reflecting her commitment to pushing the boundaries of design.42
