Andrea Tyson
Associate Director of UX

Designs user-friendly digital experiences
and is an escape room artist.

As a leader...
  • Andrea uses her background in design to bridge the gap between aesthetically effective visuals and solid strategy
  • With 12 years of experience in the field, she has developed a range of skillsets in a variety of sectors including telecommunications, manufacturing, veterinary services, finance and insurance. She’s also worked with fellow Simantelites on freelance work for FamilyCore (our local neighbors behind the 321 building).
  • Enjoys putting her problem-solving skills to the test combining design and data to provide clients with the best experience for their users
  • Graduated from the Illinois Institute of Art – Schaumburg with a bachelor’s degree in graphic design and joined Simantel in 2019 as an art director
  • Received the Nielson Norman Group User Experience certification to hone her expertise in the field

...and

Problem solving and puzzles are Andrea’s passion in both her work and her personal life. In her spare time, you can often find her and her family at an escape room. They’ve escaped more than 30 rooms and take a lot of pride in their “escape-rate”!

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