I'm Mel, a designer and researcher with an eye on the future.
Recently I undertook a very ambitious experiment. I wanted to see if I could design and build a digital product, end-to-end with a team of one (me).
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About the experiment
I made a digital product, a web app called GridGap. It shaped into an independent public interest project about the impact of data centers and hyperscalers on the public electric grid. The content is built around public documents, filings, testimony, and investigative journalism. The build itself was straightforward, but the journey to get there was one of the biggest challenges of my career.
Read the GridGap case study4
Months from discovery to launch (Aug 2026)
21
Stakeholders from advocacy groups, journalists, data sources
9
Days of actual build time (49 commits)
5
Figma iterations for tooltip screens alone
Prior to this experiment, I supported a global organization in scaling its ops model by mapping process and delivering research insights. With over 10 years of leading teams, I’ve earned a perspective that enables me to craft end-to-end strategy at multiple altitudes.
Selected Work
13 projects
GridGap is public. The rest require a password.
GridGap
Independent public interest project
Civic tech web app · Public case study
UX Playbook
Nike
Playbook
Merchandising App
Nike
Enterprise Platform
Machine Learning App
Mercedes Benz / Daimler AG
Business App
Instructional Design Assets
Netflix
Print Design
Service Design for Samples
Nike
Service Design
Registration Flow
ZoomCare
Consumer App
Mechatronic App
Mercedes Benz / Daimler AG
Enterprise Platform
DevOps App
Mercedes Benz / Daimler AG
Enterprise App
University Website
University of Portland
Consumer Website
Municipal Website
Prosper Portland
Consumer Website
Hospital Website
Ascension Health
UI Design, Brand Guide
Mixed-Methods Case Study
Portland State
Research