Hi, I'm Spencer Goergen.​​​​​​​
My Education
Ph.D. Human-Computer Interaction at Iowa State*
MID  Master of Industrial Design at Iowa State
M.S. Human-Computer Interaction at Iowa State
B.S. Mechanical Engineering at Iowa State
My Location
Ames, IA  → Bethesda, MD → Ann Arbor, MI

My Employment
Design Strategist at IBM
Co-Instructor of Design Thinking at Iowa State University
Senior Design Strategist Intern at IBM
Instructor of Record of Design Thinking at Iowa State University
About Me
As a Design Strategist, I am passionate about helping clients use design thinking methodologies to solve complex problems. I have a Master's degree in Industrial Design and a Master's degree in Human-Computer Interaction, and I am currently pursuing a PhD in Human-Computer Interaction.

In my role, I collaborate with clients to understand their challenges and use design thinking methods to develop innovative solutions. I enjoy meeting clients and students where they are and helping them think differently to achieve their goals.

In addition to my work at IBM, I am passionate about educating others on design thinking methodologies and tools. I believe that everyone can benefit from learning how to apply design thinking principles to their work.
*Graduation Fall 2026