Peter HorvathPeter Horvath


User experience designerUser experience designer


With over 8 years of digital experience, I've helped Fortune 500 companies build successful programs and platforms by solving unique business challenges through innovation, design, and technology.

With over 8 years of digital experience, I've helped Fortune 500 companies build successful programs and platforms by solving unique business challenges through innovation, design, and technology. More recently I co-founded Project Noah, an award-winning mobile app for learning about nature. We've been backed by National Geographic and featured by the WSJ, BBC, CNN, NYT, PBS, Reuters, Economist, Wired, Mashable, Fred Wilson, Clay Shirky, and many more.

About me

Toronto, ON Sr. Interaction Designer • TD Bank Co-Founder • Project Noah Masters • New York University New Media • Ryerson University Boston Terrier • Brooklyn

Experience

2013 - now

Sr. Interaction Designer

2009 - now

Co-Founder, Design Director

2010 - 2011

Senior Information Architect

2009 - 2010

Usability Consultant

2008 - 2009

Technologist

Created with Raphaël20052006200720082009201020112012Co-FounderProject NoahTechnologistO'Reilly MediaInteraction DesignerBrightworksSr. Information ArchitectTeehan+LaxCreative DirectorFunction MagazineSr. Instructional DeveloperLearning Library Inc.Usability ConsultantAkendi

Education

2008 - 2009

New York University

2009 - 2010 • Interactive Telecomuncations

Masters

Ryerson Unversity

2004 - 2008 • New Media

BFA

2008 - 2009

New York University

2004 - 2008

Ryerson University

New Media

BFA

2002 - 2004

University of Western Ontario

Created with Raphaël200120022003200420052006200720082009BFA, New MediaRyerson UniversityBA, Information Science, Philosophy University of Western OntarioMasters, Interactive TelecommunicationsNew York University

Expertise

Interaction Design • 8 years User Experience • 5 years Information Architecture • 5 years Digital Strategy • 5 years Product Design • 5 years
Created with Raphaël8Interaction Design5 User Experience5 Information Architecture5 Digital Strategy4 Product Designintermediateadvancedexpert#no. of years

Testimonials

Peter is an exceptional interaction designer and UX thinker. He is able to see projects from a business perspective, has a quick responsiveness to project needs and has excellent presentation expertise. In addition to his practical interaction workings, Peter has an insatiable appetite for technology, invention and design fiction. He is a great asset to any organisation.

Ian Chalmers | Creative Director, Pivot Design Group

Peter effectively used client user research to develop high-level wireframes (user design specifications) that reflected perfectly the feedback our clients gave us. The end result far exceeded my expectations. Peter demonstrated a deep understanding of our clients and took the time to learn about our program and existing website. I would definitely recommend Peter for future work.

Elaine Jin, MBA, PMP | Senior Project Manager, Royal Bank of Canada

Peter's commitment to his work and passion for cutting edge technology help keep our team invigorated and aware of this ever changing landscape. He understands the challenge of creating great designs that meet user needs and works diligently at achieving both.

Cindy Beggs | Director of Experience Research, Akendi

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