ABOUT

Amanda Jensen is a Los Angeles-based multidisciplinary researcher, strategist, designer, educator, and creative consultant who reframes constraints into paradigm-shifting opportunities. With expertise spanning media design, tech, speculative design, film and brand storytelling, she uncovers the subtle cultural currents shaping niche communities and emerging trends.

She partners with cross-functional teams to deploy rapid-research frameworks by pioneering innovative co-design prototypes for AI-driven solutions, grounding visionary foresight in robust qualitative, quantitative and mixed method insights.

Her speculative practice evokes fresh perspectives on cultural and political engagement through immersive scenarios and hands-on toolkits that invite dialogue, empower collaboration, and equip communities when facing change.

Amanda's knack for storytelling bridge these worlds, from documentary narratives that elevate marginalized voices on major streaming platforms (Netflix, Apple TV, Prime Video) to projects that leverage satire and subliminal methods to distill cultural complexities into revelatory epiphanies.

She has also contributed as a guest critic, portfolio juror, lecturer, and grant judge at institutions like ArtCenter College of Design and Tyler School of Art & Architecture, by offering constructive feedback while supporting artistic and conceptual development.

Amanda supports a global network of mentees on ADPList by sharing her experience in career strategy, multimedia design, product design, and research. She has been recognized as a Top 10% Global Mentor, Top 10 Female Multimedia Mentor, and Top 1% Product Research Mentor.


Media Design Practices, MFA
ArtCenter College of Design

Communication Design, BA
California State University, Chico


ABOUT

  • Amanda Jensen is highly creative and deeply strategic. She’s a master problem solver who anticipates challenges and creatively leverages resources to deliver enduring solutions.

  • Amanda Jensen is a Los Angeles-based multidisciplinary researcher, strategist, designer, educator, and creative consultant who reframes constraints into paradigm-shifting opportunities. With expertise spanning media design, tech, speculative design, film and brand storytelling, she uncovers the subtle cultural currents shaping niche communities and emerging trends.

    She partners with cross-functional teams to deploy rapid-research frameworks by pioneering innovative co-design prototypes for AI-driven solutions, grounding visionary foresight in robust qualitative, quantitative and mixed method insights.

    Her speculative practice evokes fresh perspectives on cultural and political engagement through immersive scenarios and hands-on toolkits that invite dialogue, empower collaboration, and equip communities when facing change.

    Amanda's knack for storytelling bridge these worlds, from documentary narratives that elevate marginalized voices on major streaming platforms (Netflix, Apple TV, Prime Video) to projects that leverage satire and subliminal methods to distill cultural complexities into revelatory epiphanies.

    She has also contributed as a guest critic, portfolio juror, lecturer, and grant judge at institutions like ArtCenter College of Design and Tyler School of Art & Architecture, by offering constructive feedback while supporting artistic and conceptual development.

    Amanda supports a global network of mentees on ADPList by sharing her experience in career strategy, multimedia design, product design, and research. She has been recognized as a Top 10% Global Mentor, Top 10 Female Multimedia Mentor, and Top 1% Product Research Mentor.


SERVICES

  • Specializing in strategic growth, brand narrative, and thought leadership by providing insights to navigate career momentum.

    Career Architecture
    Brand Narrative
    Skills Evaluation
    Strategic Growth
    Professional Networking
    Career Pivots & Transistions
    Salary & Title Negotiations
    Portfolio Refinement
    Stakeholder Management
    Executive Presence
    Social Media Impact
    Thought Leadership

  • Empowering orgs and teams with co-design strategies, cross-functional collaboration initiatives, and innovative frameworks to expand capabilities.

    Team Synergy
    Innovation Strategy
    Capability Building
    Product Optimization
    Future-proofing
    Trends Analysis
    Process Improvement
    Cultural Insights
    Co-Design
    Brand Architecture
    Foresight Strategy
    AI Literacy
    Cross-functional Collaboration
    UX Research
    Design Strategy

  • Transforming brands through cultural positioning, audience empathy, and creative strategies that drive impactful trendsetting campaigns.

    Creative Direction
    Future-proofing
    Trends Analysis
    Campaign Development
    User Experience Research
    Foresight Strategy
    Cultural Positioning
    Speculative Design
    Audience Empathy
    AI Literacy
    Design Systems
    Web Design


PARTNERS

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PRESS

PODCASTS

Unsolicited UX Podcast Empowering Users in the EdTech Space Amanda Jensen S2 Ep8

Unsolicited UX Podcast
Empowering Users in the EdTech Space
S2 Ep8

UXR Minds Podcast Workshop Series Amanda Jensen Design WITH not AT: The Power of Co-Design in UX & Product Research
The UXR Minds Podcast featuring Amanda Jensen S2 Ep25

UXR Minds Podcast
Storytelling & Your UXR Journey
S2 Ep25

WEBINARS & INTERVIEWS

People of Research Lightning Talks Series Webinar LinkedInfluencing: Professional Brand Strategies Panelist Amanda Jensen, People of Research Inspiring Researcher Interview Featuring Amanda Jensen Non-linear Career Paths Empower Divergent

Lightning Talks Series Webinar
LinkedInfluencing: Professional Brand Strategies

Inspiring Researcher Interview Feature
Non-linear Career Paths empower Divergent Thinking

GUEST LECTURE & SPEAKER

The UX Multiplier Effect: Infusing Design Thinking into Organizational DNA
Conference Talk Forthcoming

Claremont Graduate university Inclusive UX Design PSYCH 350US Design WITH not AT: The Power of Participatory Research & Co-Design Guest Lecturer Amanda Jensen
California State University, Chico Presentation & Practice MADT 439W Guest Lecturer Amanda Jensen Leveraging Personal Experience for Professional Branding

Presentation & Practice MADT 439W
Leveraging Personal Experience for Professional Branding

ArtCenter College of Design Brandmatters HSOC-212.01Cocacolonization: Brands as Modern Day Colonizers of Culture Guest Lecturer Amanda Jensen

Brandmatters HSOC-212.01
Cocacolonization: Brands as Modern Day Colonizers of Culture

Turtle Bay Museum Sustainability Day Community EventDesign Activism: Craft Beer Community Resilience in a Corporate Beer Market Guest Speaker Amanda Jensen

Sustainability Day Community Event
Design Activism: Craft Beer Community Resilience in a Corporate Beer Market


ADVISORY

2025

Guest Reviewer
Tyler School of Art & Architecture

Faculty Grant Judge
ArtCenter College of Design

2021 – 2019

Portfolio Judge
California State University, Chico

2017-2016

Symposium Moderator
CSU, Chico Future of Work

Guest Critic
ArtCenter College of Design


RECOGNITION

2025

ADPList Top 10 Female Mentor
Multimedia Design

2024 – 2023

ADPList Top 10% Mentor
Across all Global Mentors

LinkedIn Top Voice
UX Research


ADPList Top 1% Mentor
Product Research

Chapter Lead
Ladies that UX Los Angeles

ETS Spotlight Recognition Award
Innovation & Team Leadership

2017 – 2016

ArtCenter College of Design
Honors Distinction

MFA Thesis Scholarship
Work Breaking New Ground

2015

PPN Judges Choice Award
Publication Book Design & Binding

California State University, Chico
Cum Laude


CONTACT

For collaborations, speaking engagements, advisory, workshops or consulting: askamanda@iamjensen.com

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