Melanie Baczynski

Interaction Designer

Portland, OR, USA
I enjoy exploring how digital possibilities meet products and physical environments to provide exciting and memorable experiences. My fascination in how people interact with their surroundings, integrated with digital technology, is what fuels my interest in Interaction Design.

Work Experience

Ziba Design

Interaction Designer

January 2015 - Portland, Oregon, United States

Native Design

Interaction Designer

Native is a leading multidisciplinary design firm specialized in innovating around a wide range of consumer products, digital user interfaces and experiences for some of the worlds most iconic companies including Bowers & Wilkins, BBC, Samsung, Pernod Ricard and Bentley. The company is based out of London, England, with satellite offices located in Amsterdam and San Francisco.

During my time at Native, I was involved in designing UI and UX solutions for a variety of consumer electronics. Some of my tasks included: ideation/concept development, wireframing, user testing, constructing scenarios, field and desk research into the latest tech trends, task flows, creating presentation decks and contributing to the graphic user interface on projects.
October 2013 - October 2014 Amsterdam, Netherlands

II By IV Design Associates

Interior Design Intern

space planning, material selection, custom furniture design, furniture selection + specifications, ordering samples, coordinating with reps, communicating via email + phone with clients, drafting in AutoCAD, construction documents, administrative duties
June 2011 - August 2011 Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Repower

Interaction Designer / through Domus Academy

Thesis project regarding electric vehicle charging stations in Milan.
April 2013 - Present Milan, Italy

Things

Interaction Designer / through Domus Academy

Designed an interactive coworking space which encouraged collaboration and networking. The project featured two interactive installations within the space, a smartlamp and a dynamic window display.
December 2012 - January 2013 Milan, Italy

LIQID

Interaction Designer / through Domus Academy

Designed an interactive installation for Hotpoint Appliances using light sensors, arduino, processing, and after effects. The installation gave users a sneak preview into how they might interact with their future hotpoint appliances in the future of connected homes.
January 2013 - February 2013 Milan, Italy

CK Design Associates

Interior Design Intern

space planning, material selection, ordering samples, coordinating with design reps, communicating via email + phone with clients, site visits, building 3-D in Google Sketchup, drafting in AutoCAD, and assisted in design meetings with clients
July 2010 - August 2010 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

ZB Engineering Ltd.

AutoCAD Technician

Drafted HVAC and plumbing systems for residential, institutional and commercial projects in AutoCAD, communicating via email + phone with clients, assisted in design meetings
May 2009 - August 2009 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Education

Domus Academy

Masters in Interaction Design

September 2012 - Present Milan, Italy

Arizona State University

B.Sc in Design, Majoring in Interior Design

August 2008 - May 2012 Tempe, Arizona, United States

University Of Alberta

Bachelor of Arts (not completed)

September 2007 - April 2008 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Languages

English (Native),

Awards

Domus Academy

Pay Attention Scholarship

2012

Arizona State University

Frame-A-Dream

2010

Skills

KeyShot Rendering, Sketchup, Adobe Aftereffects, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop, Arduino, Autocad, Building Codes, Construction Documents, Interaction Design, Interior Design, Sketching, Space Planning, UI Design , User Interface Design, VRay Rendering,