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:
" How do we dance at a distance? That’s the challenge: replicating energy and connection through screens and time zones. "
Theme 3 Discussion
January 8, 2024
" You have to build that relationship first; you can’t just tell a PM they’re asking the wrong questions. "
Theme 3 Discussion
June 4, 2019
" We ditched the lab coats because they were a little off-putting to customers. "
How UX Research Hit It Big in Las Vegas
June 4, 2019
