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:
" Sometimes you need somebody else to tell you something obvious, like consultants should not be expected to know everything upfront. "
Theme 3 Discussion
January 8, 2024
" Organize synthesis before the research happens by aligning on themes and goals with moderators and track leads. "
Theme 3 Discussion
June 4, 2019
" It is a lot more meaningful when I can meet with batches of customers in person and see their reactions, knowing I can improve their working life. "
How UX Research Hit It Big in Las Vegas
June 4, 2019
