Sean Hägen was the founder, co-principal and director of research and synthesis at BlackHägen Design. [Photo courtesy of BlackHägen Design]
BlackHägen today announced the unexpected death of founder Sean Hägen.Hägen died Feb. 25 after a brief illness, the user research and product design firm said.
“He was a brilliant yet humble leader and designer who cared deeply for his colleagues, his family, and his clients,” BlackHägen CFO, Principal and DIrector of Design Philip Remedios said in a statement. “Sean will be greatly missed, but his wisdom and legacy will certainly be carried on by those he inspired, led, and nurtured.”
Hägen served as co-principal and director of research and synthesis at Dunedin, Florida-based BlackHägen. Through the business he built over 28 years, Hägen shared his human factors and design expertise with medtech developers and other clients, through mentorship o…