# Olivia Simonds

> Cognitive Science | Design and Interaction

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/oliviasimonds

I'm Olivia! 

Multidisciplinary designer and researcher passionate about the intersection of art, technology, and human behavior. With experience in research, full stack development, and editorial design work, I bring both creative vision and technical precision to every project. Whether building intuitive interfaces, analyzing behavioral data, or crafting visual narratives, I thrive on turning complex ideas into meaningful, human-centered outcomes.

## Work Experience
### Media Designer @ ContentMode Magazine
Jan 2025 – Jan 2026 | San Francisco, CA
-Media designer for Contentmode redefining editorial identity across platforms 
-Use Adobe Creative Cloud to define Contentmode brand and magazine issues, effectively maintaining a
engaging and ambitious digital presence.

### Design Engineer @ Structured Labs
Jan 2025 – Jan 2025 | San Francisco, California, United States
- Designed scalable data visualization system prototype for users allowing them to select a UI template based on dataset type and data visualization needs. 
- Tested and trialed the default data visualization system of Preswald, a declarative browser based data analysis dashboard.

### Cognitive Research Assistant @ UC San Diego
Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | San Diego, CA
-Analyzed data and video files to evaluate information architecture and cognitive load in response to visual and auditory stimuli.
- Led fieldwork at preschools and universities, designing and executing behavioral experiments
- Analyzed complex eye-tracking and video data to uncover behavioral patterns
- Utilized MATLAB for advanced data processing, visualization, and statistical analysis

### Frontend Developer @ San Diego Supercomputer Center
Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 | San Diego, California, United States
- Collaborated with a cross functional team to translate design concepts and student led initiatives into functional web solutions.
-Led UX/UI design for a physical-digital kiosk interface; performed user interviews, journey mapping, and low- to high-fidelity prototyping to create an intuitive, and friendly user interface.

### Founding Product Designer @ Franklin University Switzerland
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | Sorengo, Ticino, Switzerland
- Completed independent and mentor-led design projects for the student magazine, gaining deep insights into design principles and artistic expression
- Developed a strong personal design style while learning effective project management techniques
- Translated design intent into tangible, visually impactful outcomes, both independently and collaboratively
- Showcased project work in the portfolio section, demonstrating diverse design skills and creative solutions


## Education
### UC San Diego

### Design and Visual Communications in General
Franklin University Switzerland

### Las Positas College

### Granada High School


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/osimonds
- Portfolio: https://www.oliviasimonds.com/

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Last updated: 2026-04-13