Jennifer Abernathy
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Principal Design Lead at Chick-fil-a
Semester: Fall 2019
Studio Project Client: Southwest Airlines
Contact Info
Event Title
Working In and Around Gender Bias: A Night with Jennifer Abernathy
Bio
Jennifer Abernathy is a curious designer, constantly pushing to drive better user experiences. Through the application of deep research, she strives to bring joy in unexpected ways. Her curiosity has allowed her to straddle the line between designer, strategist, and visionary. With a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design from Georgia Tech, a Master of Business Administration from Emory University, and a Master of Arts in Interior Design from Savannah College of Art and Design, she has had the opportunity to create durable consumer products, healthcare service and digital designs, and commercial building experiences. She has worked for a range of companies, including Newell Brands, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Chick-fil-A, as well as consulted for a variety of Fortune 500 companies. As a lifelong learner, she is honored to have served as a Designer in Residence for SMU MADI.