Valerie Downs

Valerie Downs is a multifaceted designer with over a decade of experience. With a specialization in IoT and Agriculture, Valerie has previously led design and research for containing and managing foreign animal disease outbreaks, leading design for Corteva's Visor Solutions portfolio of emerging technology and innovation, and helping shape the vision of home energy automation with a large American auto manufacturer.Valerie is also passionate about teaching and mentoring the next generation of designers through community outreach, serving as a board member of the dsmHack, Co-Host of Experiencing UX, and Co-Organizer of World Information Architecture Day 2023. She is also a guest lecturer and portfolio reviewer at Iowa State University, Drake University and part of Dribbble’s Education Team.