I’m a hands-on product design leader at the intersection of innovation, strategy & technology.
I elevate multidisciplinary teams, from insight through to execution. I lead innovation that leverages AI in new ways, driving satisfaction for customers & shareholders alike.
My focus is leading design innovation to shape new value propositions and experiences – taking complex problems and making them delightfully simple. I’m currently a Director of Product Design at frog, partnering with C-level stakeholders to drive innovation across industries including health, financial services, manufacturing and automotive.
Industry leadership
2020-2023
Speaker at UXDX USA
2023
Speaker at the 3% Conference
2021
Luxatia 5th Design Thinking Summit speaker
2021
CreativePool Annual Judge
2021
Who’s Your Momma mentor
2019 - present
D&AD Shift mentor
2021
Brand experience
Ford, Booking.com, Sanofi, AstraZeneca, NatWest Group, Marks & Spencer, Mercedes-Benz, ASOS, Vodafone, Walt Disney, Volkswagen Group, New Balance
Thinking
Five Concepts for EV Futures, frog Design Mind podcast
Could Experiential Learning Answer Manufacturing’s Skills Crisis?, frog Design Mind blog
Changing Lanes: Sustainable Luxury in Automotive, frog Design Mind blog
The Path to EV Adoption, interview with Just Auto
Awards & recognition
DBA Silver award
2024
TechWomen100 shortlisted
2020
One of The Drum’s 50 Under 30
2018
Testimonials
“Melodie is one of the most talented designers I've ever had the pleasure of working with. She is so thorough in her approach to work and so articulate in how she tells the story - making sure to bring the audience along with her. I'd also describe Melodie as a fantastic leader. She really takes the time to make sure her team are clear, capable and motivated to do a great job.”
Penny Burns, Design Manager at NatWest
“Melodie is a fantastic mentor and true creative leader. During my time at Publicis Sapient she played a key role in reinventing an account to one of the agency’s most inspiring accounts. She is a great influencer, team builder, and a driver for brave and brilliant work that creates connections and pushes the industry forward.”
Yasmin Borain, CXO at Tribal Worldwide
“Melodie’s contributions have been great across the board, from management, tactics and right through to design deliverables. I’m grateful that she managed to navigate the many voices and opinions that I know the project was subject to…Melodie is the best strategic designer I’ve worked with in a LONG time.”