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HI I'M MEL

I care deeply about designing products that help people navigate complexity and act with confidence

Background

My background in architecture and business development shapes how I approach design. I think about design not only as something visual, but as a bridge between technology, strategy, and human needs.

Approach

I approach design as a systems problem, connecting product thinking, interaction design, and storytelling to create clear and intuitive experiences.

AI Tools

AI tools are an integral part of my workflow, helping me explore directions quickly, test ideas, and translate concepts into thoughtful digital products.

Experience

LOAM — Product & Brand Designer

November 2024 – Ongoing

  • Led end-to-end product design for a multi-vendor sustainable marketplace, overseeing discovery, UX strategy, UI, and design system development.
  • Designed vendor onboarding and product discovery flows to improve usability and cross-vendor comparison.
  • Built and maintained a responsive design system across web, mobile, and marketing surfaces.
  • Collaborated closely with engineering to prototype, test, and iterate on features while balancing technical constraints with user needs.

Giannone Petricone Associates — Digital Designer

July 2023 – June 2025

  • Designed and launched digital experiences for hospitality and retail clients including Terroni Restaurants and The Royal Hotel.
  • Translated client goals into product requirements and UX strategies across multiple digital platforms.
  • Built interactive prototypes and design systems that communicated product vision and helped secure new client partnerships.

WZMH Architects (Sparkbird Lab) — Product Designer

January 2022 – June 2023

  • Co-created the MySun app and Speedstac modular housing prototypes, translating research into human-centered product concepts.
  • Organized and branded hackathons while leading rapid design sprints.
  • Contributed to design development work for data center projects.
  • Developed product demos and UI materials that improved stakeholder adoption and project visibility.

Interested in working together?

Get in touch.

melodyekbatani@gmail.com

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