Melissa Schmidt
Director of Research, Autodesk
Melissa Schmidt leads UX Research for the Digital Experience at Autodesk. She has spent the last 15 years practicing UX research, and the last 8 years leading research teams. At Autodesk, Melissa enjoys leading large, cross-functional projects that bring customer insights to drive business and product strategy. She also facilitates customer and coworker design thinking workshops, and has taught design thinking to over 250 coworkers as a certified LUMA instructor. Melissa holds a PhD in Computer Science from CU Boulder and a BA in Cognitive Science from UC Berkeley. She’s happy to call Oakland, CA her home with her husband and two children.
Rosenverse talks by Melissa:
" An outside consultant relationship has a clear end; inside, navigating toxicity is messier because options are complex and stakes higher. "
Theme 3 Discussion
January 8, 2024
" We would put decisions along with each screen, explaining what we’re going to do and why, so anyone can refer back easily. "
Theme 3 Discussion
June 4, 2019
" On the flight home after AU, I panicked thinking no one would synthesize or share what they learned. "
How UX Research Hit It Big in Las Vegas
June 4, 2019
