Hi, I'm Melanie
I'm a Product Designer who combines research with creativity to craft user experiences that solve real problems and move key business metrics.
Located in Brisbane, Australia. Currently consulting a seed-stage finance startup. Previously Digital Designer at Genetec, a software company in Montreal, Canada.
Open for full-time positions
Hi, I'm Melanie
I'm a Product Designer who combines research with creativity to craft user experiences that solve real problems and move key business metrics.
Located in Brisbane, Australia. Currently consulting a seed-stage finance startup. Previously Digital Designer at Genetec, a software company in Montreal, Canada.
Open for full-time positions
Hi, I'm Melanie
I'm a Product Designer who combines research with creativity to craft user experiences that solve real problems and move key business metrics.
Located in Brisbane, Australia. Currently consulting a seed-stage finance startup. Previously Digital Designer at Genetec, a software company in Montreal, Canada.
Open for full-time positions
Product design
Product design
Maro Parents
Helped a founder secure further early-stage investment and enhance user engagement on a platform designed to assist caregivers in navigating children's development and mental health.
Please see my CV or email me for password.
Maro Parents
Helped a founder secure further early-stage investment and enhance user engagement on a platform designed to assist caregivers in navigating children's development and mental health.
Please see my CV or email me for password.
Maro Parents
Helped a founder secure further early-stage investment and enhance user engagement on a platform designed to assist caregivers in navigating children's development and mental health.
Please see my CV or email me for password.
Aura Finance
Rebuilt the onboarding experience of a behavioural science-focused investing app to get new users to the ‘aha moment’ faster.
Please see my CV or email me for password.
Aura Finance
Rebuilt the onboarding experience of a behavioural science-focused investing app to get new users to the ‘aha moment’ faster.
Please see my CV or email me for password.
Branding and website work
Branding and website work
While I've shifted my career focus towards research-driven product design, I'm confident that my visual design background is a valuable asset. I'm adaptable and ready to contribute to a variety of design needs, including websites, HTML emails, logos, decks, brand guidelines, and publications.
While I've shifted my career focus towards research-driven product design, I'm confident that my visual design background is a valuable asset. I'm adaptable and ready to contribute to a variety of design needs, including websites, HTML emails, logos, decks, brand guidelines, and publications.
The University of Queensland
Developed and managed Drupal CMS websites, including the creation of new sections to showcase global relationships. Designed a website for a university partnership using Sketch and Invision and oversaw the production of publications and presentations.
The University of Queensland
Developed and managed Drupal CMS websites, including the creation of new sections to showcase global relationships. Designed a website for a university partnership using Sketch and Invision and oversaw the production of publications and presentations.
Experience
Experience
UX Consultant
UX Consultant
UX Consultant
Aura Finance
Aura Finance
Aura Finance
Jul 2023 - present
Jul 2023 - present
UX Consultant
UX Consultant
UX Consultant
Maro
Maro
Maro
Feb 2023 - Jun 2023
Feb 2023 - Jun 2023
Digital Designer
Digital Designer
Digital Designer
Genetec
Genetec
Genetec
Sept 2019 - Apr 2023
Sept 2019 - Apr 2023
Communication & engagement roles
Communication & engagement roles
Communication & engagement roles
University of Queensland
University of Queensland
University of Queensland
Mar 2012 - Feb 2019
Mar 2012 - Feb 2019
Skills
Skills
Research
Research
Research
User Testing
User Testing
User Testing
Prototyping
Prototyping
Prototyping
UI Design
UI Design
Design Systems
Design Systems
Stakeholder Management
Stakeholder Management
Stakeholder Management
Project Management
Project Management
Project Management
Presentation & Storytelling
Presentation & Storytelling
Presentation & Storytelling
Copywriting
Copywriting
Email Development
Email Development
Email Development
Workshop Facilitation
Workshop Facilitation
Workshop Facilitation
Front-End Development Principles
Front-End Development Principles
Front-End Development Principles
Motion & Interaction Design Principles
Motion & Interaction Design Principles
Motion & Interaction Design Principles
+ More
+ More
+ More
Looking for a results-focused design partner?
Let's talk.
Looking for a results-focused design partner?
Let's talk.