melissa sepe

experience design + research

who i am

Hi there. My name is Melissa, and I'm a Brooklyn-based experience designer.

I am primarily interested in designing end-to-end services and rich web applications, but I also possess experience in creating large-scale websites and cross-platform marketing campaigns across a variety of verticals including media/publishing, financial services, technology, and education/kid-centric design.

A consummate nerd, I love conducting research and using my findings to drive design decisions. I believe that great user experiences are elegant, functional, and usable--these three attributes drive my design work on a daily basis.

Outside of work I am an avid yoga practitioner and brunch-goer. I love books, 30 Rock, and green tea.

what i do

Please email me for a PDF version of my portfolio.

THINGS I CAN MAKE & DO

  • wireframes
  • site maps
  • user flows
  • scenarios
  • personas
  • card sorts
  • content inventories
  • URL/site audits
  • paper prototyping
  • competitive audits
  • questionnaire design
  • interviewing
  • focus group moderation
  • usability testing
  • contextual observation

TOOLS I CAN USE

  • Visio
  • Omnigraffle
  • InDesign
  • Illustrator
  • Photoshop
  • Fireworks
  • Axure
  • XHTML & CSS
  • Javascript/jQuery
  • pen/paper/hands/brain

where i've been

I am currently working full-time at an educational software company in Brooklyn and am available for freelance project work on a limited basis. A copy of my resume is available in PDF form.

I entered the world of user experience in September 2009 at Razorfish in New York City. Prior to that, I earned my master's degree in the Technology, Innovation, and Education program at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

I have also spent time as a kindergarten teacher, an undergraduate art history major, and a competitive fencer.

how to reach me

I'm always online. You can contact me using any of the following methods: