Andrea Weatherhead

Founder

Weatherhead Experience Design

Seattle, WA USA

“When you don't know what you want to do, it's because you sometimes don't know yourself. Spend some time tuning out all the 'you should's' and the 'but's,' and just listen to yourself.”

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Andrea Weatherhead

Milestones

My road in life took a while to figure out.

Was studying law but realized that she wanted to do something with her love of music.

Thought that if she couldn't get paid to play music, the next best thing would be recording others' music.

Audited a sound engineering course, was almost immediately offered a space in a master's degree program.

Spent time as a recording engineer after school, was hired to do audio for Microsoft, which got her into the Web.

She created an interactive music website, which would lead to developing museum experiences down the road.

Creating museum exhibits and experiences lets her combine a variety of her different interests, work with people from all disciplines.

Says her musical background helps her lead collaborative projects-you can't overestimate the power of listening to your peers.

Says even at her age, she's not always in touch with what she wants, so she takes time to meditate every day and tune into her needs.

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Education

High School

Bachelor
English Language and Literature, General
Stanford University

Bachelor
Art/Art Studies, General
Stanford University

Graduate
Engineering Acoustics
American University

Career

Founder

I am the creative director for all elements that comprise our interactive and immersive exhibit designs.

Career Roadmap

My work combines:

Music

Technology

Accomplishing Goals

Day to Day

I direct all educational and content development processes, including design, editorial, interactives, and media production. I also provide individual consultation and creative direction on numerous exhibit projects throughout the country.

Advice for Getting Started

Here's the first step for everyone

Just relax and open up your eyes because you will realize that you have pathways opened up just by being you.

Recommended Education

Bachelor
Game and Interactive Media Design