Summary
Helena Wahlstrom is a Principal Content Experience Designer based in Helsinki with five years focused on shaping clear, usable interfaces for complex software like 3D modeling tools at Autodesk. She bridges content, UX research, and prototyping to turn technical product flows into intuitive microcopy, tooltips, and in-app help that reduce friction and speed learning. Previously she built and led academic UX research and content practices at Southern New Hampshire University, translating insights from interviews and usability tests into scalable course and product improvements. Known for collaborating closely with engineers, product owners, visual designers, and localization teams, she brings writing-led design thinking to cross-functional product development. An often-understated strength is her experience scaling content strategy across highly regulated, education-focused systems—bringing rigor and empathy to complex user journeys.
5 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Arts (MA) Communication, Master of Arts (MA) Communication at Southern New Hampshire University
AA English, AA English at Gainesville State College
BA Journalism, BA Journalism at University of Massachusetts Amherst