Melanie Baczynski
Interaction Designer
Portland, OR, USAI 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
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.
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,