Ten years experience creating and delivering new products and services Hi there! I am Erik Almenberg and I work as a Principal Experience Planner at Motorola. As part of a strategy team within the design organization, I work across our portfolio of devices, applications and services, on all platforms, conceiving and developing new experiences on the 6-36 month horizon. My job is conceive and define our competitive advantage in terms of consumer experiences. My background spans strategy, product, interaction, and brand in both software and hardware sectors, in corporations and consulting firms. My education is dominated by design, a strong asset in a time where focus on understanding consumers, holistic thinking and creativity are proving increasing valuable to business. Most recently I received an Master of Design Methods (MDM) from the Institute of Design in Chicago, lauded by Business Week and others as an emerging leader in training for repeatable, successful innovation. I am highly passionate about my work, but I do have other interests too. I regularly read (mostly fiction and biographies), cook, and practice photography. For sports, I love sailing, skiing, surfing and basketball. More recently I have picked up yoga, a wonderful balance to the others. If you found this website and we have been out of touch, or perhaps we have never met and should be introduced, go ahead and send me an email. Looking forward to hearing from you! |