Becky Rother

— ABOUT ME

Hello! I’m Becky, a product designer and photographer from Chicago.

As a product designer at Devbridge, I collaborate with clients to produce world-class enterprise software solutions. With a talented team of designers, developers, and project managers, Devbridge employs a unique process to create the best possible outcome.

Prior to joining Devbridge, I served as the lead designer for Zooniverse, the world’s largest citizen science platform, based in the Adler Planetarium in Chicago. In this role, I worked with our small team of developers to help scientists and researchers from around the world connect with a volunteer network of over 2 million people to unlock their data and learn more about the Universe through projects ranging from astronomy to zoology.

Throughout my career, I’ve worked with clients ranging in size from small startups to Fortune 500 companies, creating memorable identities and interactive experiences.

In addition to my day job, I am passionate about building communities and creating connections. To this end, I have moderated a lecture series, co-hosted a monthly meetup, and mentored new designers at Flatiron Chicago and Hexagon UX. I also love public speaking; ask me about presenting at your next event!

— ELSEWHERE

• Design Football

• Photography 

• Flickr

• Dribbble

• FUTURALBUM

• The Secret Handshake

— SELECTED AWARDS & PUBLICATIONS

• “‘Strangers in the Landscape:’ On Research Development and Making Things for Making”, with Samantha Blickhan, Will Granger, and Shaun A. Noordin. Article published in Startwords from the Center for Digital Humanities at Princeton.

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• “U!Scientist: Designing for People-Powered Research in Museums”, with Mmachi Gods'glory Obiorah, James K.L. Hammerman, Will Granger, Hayley Margaret West, Michael Horn, and Laura Trouille. Paper awarded Best Paper and published in Chi 2021

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• Ball State University Department of Journalism Young Alumna Award. Presented November 2020. Watch on YouTube.

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• Crowdsourcing Knowledge for Representation: Interactive Learning and Engagement with Collections Using Zooniverse’s Mapping Historic Skies”, with Jessica BrodeFrank, Samantha Blickhan, and Clifton L. Johnson. Paper published in Theory & Practice, Vol. 3, 2020.