Brian Wen Email & Phone Number

Aura, a venture design firm with a focus on early stage consumer-facing startups. We partner with founders to create juicy and memorable brand experiences while accelerating growth through product management and org design. We primarily partner with tier-1 venture capital firms to accelerate their portfolio brands and grow initial market.

上海, CN

Reporting to CEO, directly responsible for Jidu's overall brand strategy, brand design, brand communication & marketing, customer experience design and J-Life merchandise.

Chengdu, Sichuan, CN

- Partnered with FITURE during Pre-A round as Design Acceleration Partner at the dawn of the first product launch- Joined as FITURE’s first Design Executive as Chief Design Officer at A round- As a Design Chief, responsible for product design, digital experience design, store design, service and communication design to deliver a holistic FITURE branded.

San Francisco, California, US

- Headhunted by then CEO Harry West- Arrived at frog in Jan 2018 to turn around frog APAC, at the point of 6 yrs continuous business decline.- Set the frog APAC three-year strategy as Brand Activation Specialists through helping our clients win by superb and holistic customer experience, and functioning as venture partner for our clients.- Started turn.

Shanghai, Shanghai, CN

During my tenure at Continuum, I was invited frequently to teach design and innovation at D&I College of Design & Innovation.

Boston, MA, US

Brian previously led Continuum’s efforts toward serving the ever-growing Greater China market. With Brian’s focused efforts, Continuum tripled its business in China with unparalleled strength and reputation. Brian's strategy in localization brought tremendous impact to Continuum's business transformation, and hence built closer relationship with top tier.

Boston, MA, US

in 2010 I was asked to join the Shanghai office as practice lead to help build up the offering for greater China region. Having the experience growing up in a developing economy, and working with clients in emerging markets. My role here was to help establish successful cases, build and train a world-class, locally recruited customer experience innovation.

Boston, MA, US

As part of a core team that was appointed to help launch the west coast studio, My focus in LA studio was on refining my POV for the field of brand experience innovation, as well as continue to serve my clients with unparalleled passion to drive business success. In Continuum LA, I expanded my leadership skills from project-centric to business-centric, and.

Boston, MA, US

In Continuum's Design Strategy Group, I focused on helping our clients uncover deep insights that drove the development of meaningful products, services, and experiences. via retail strategy, web UX strategy and design, CPG, and product development roadmap strategies that drive bigger overall impacts in the organization. My clients during this period.

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, NL

Collaborated with Philips design team on advanced concept exploration and development. Participated in various 2005 Audio, Personal Infotainment, Audio Accessories designs. Contributed 2005 packaging design for buyers such as Wal-Mart & Best Buy. Communicated with Chinese manufacturers and worked with factories in China

Burbank, CA, US

Maya 3D Character modeling & setup for a feature animation

Collaborated with senior software programmers to create graphical user interface for a surveillance software.

B.S., Product Design

A.S., Animation (Traditional & Digital)