Emily Blandford

Emily Blandford has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Their most recent position was as an Augmented Insights Manager at Accenture, which involved leading the information design capability, consulting on client projects, and providing training on effective data visualization and storytelling. Prior to that, they worked at Mudano as an Information Designer and Design Team Lead, where they collaborated with developers to create visualizations that guided clients through their data. Emily also worked directly with clients to uncover project requirements and promoted the development of design as a discipline within the company. Before joining Mudano, Emily worked as a Freelance Graphic Designer under their own company name, Emily Blandford Design. Additionally, they gained experience at Equality Challenge Unit as a Publications Officer and Administrative Assistant, and at Delayed Gratification as a Design Assistant during a week-long internship.

Emily Blandford pursued their education at the University of Nottingham from 2004 to 2008, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in French Studies. Later in 2015, they attended the University of the Arts London to complete a PGCert in Design for Visual Communication.