Elizabeth Anderson-Kempe
owner, user experience consultancy

Artemis Research By Design

• http://www.artemis-rbyd.com/

I help companies develop new products and services based in insights generated from qualitative, or ethnographic, research. I am a cultural historian by training, and for over ten years have been applying my qualitative research skills to business problems and design solutions.

Expert in qualitative research methods -- Direct multidisciplinary teams in research and design practices - Plan and execute research programs -- Apply research findings to the development of new technology and products, including Internet, retail store design, marketing and advertising campaigns. Business development and project delivery in multiple industries: government, financial services, travel, energy services and consumer products. Leadership, training, and mentoring for a research group -- Development and implementation of multidisciplinary methods and processes -- Workshop facilitation -- Public speaking.

University of Minnesota Ph.D., American Studies

• Fulbright fellowship to conduct dissertation research in Montreal
• University of Minnesota film fellowship for dissertation writing
• Taught American Studies, Canadian Studies and writing courses for 5 years

Brown University B.A., History

Owner, Artemis Research By Design

Director of User Experience Research at Sapient Corp., 1999-2003 Directed research and design delivery teams for large, complex, technology-based projects. Ensured successful delivery with multidisciplinary teams for UK government, Fidelity, Unilever, Vielife, Opodo, and multinational clients in telecommunications, financial services, toy manufacturing, and consumer packaged goods industries.

Project Manager at E-Lab, Chicago, IL, 1997-99 Directed work of interdisciplinary teams who conducted innovative, anthropologically-based research into a broad range of consumer issues. Translated user research into business opportunities for directing product development, brand identity, and marketing strategies for Fortune 500 companies representing a range of industries, including consumer electronics, food, semi-conductor and consumer packaged goods industries.