CODE (FINAL)

Product Design
Innovation

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Creating the future
of technology, products,
and experiences.

Mobile . web . software . TOOLS . WATCH . tV . AI . VR . AR

 

CONNECT

Human experience (HX)

Business strategy
User research
Persona journeys
Systems design
KPIs and metrics


INNOVATE

User experience (UX)

Product strategy
User experience
Information architecture
UX / UI design
Prototyping and testing


ENGAGE

Product experience (PX)

Design strategy
User interface
Content development
Interaction design
Engineering plan
 

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Understanding Users

Connect with users to develop successful products and experiences.

 
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Innovation

Artificial intelligence
Robotic innovation
Human-computer interaction
Universe exploration
Virtual/augmented reality
Wearable technology


360° Design

Products and platforms
User-centered experiences
Enterprise solutions
Mobile applications
Data-intensive software
eLearning systems


Results

Evangelize innovation
Accelerate development
Save costs and resources
Boost product performance
Increase engagement
Maximize revenue
 

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Work Experience

• Designed and shipped 50+ products, applications, and experiences
• Hired, mentored, and led teams of 3 – 30+, including goals and results
• Directed product strategy, research, user experience, architecture, and design
• Facilitated workshops to create a culture of design thinking and innovation
• Drove quantitative/qualitative testing, prototyping, engineering, and launch


SENIOR USER EXPERIENCE / PRODUCT DESIGN DIRECTOR

Galvagnized

Los Angeles . 2017 – PRESENT
Web, Mobile, Apps, eCommerce, Tools, Software, TV, AI, VR, AR: 

NBCUniversal: Flixster, Movie Tickets, Fandango, and Innovation Lab
Surya Success: eLearning technology for peak performance and stress management
     Mobile app, Website, In-Flight Interface, Apple Watch app to track heartbeat/breathing
     White label solution for companies and universities to create online courses and videos
• Global launches: New products, experiences, and applications


SENIOR USER EXPERIENCE DESIGNER / LEAD

Apple

Silicon Valley . 2016 – 2017
Web, Mobile, Apps, eCommerce, Tools, Software:

• Worldwide experiences for 500+ million customers
• Innovative customer support solutions across all channels
• Complex and data-intensive software and internal systems


SENIOR USER EXPERIENCE / DESIGN Director

Disney

Glendale . 2015 – 2016
Web, Mobile, Apps, eCommerce, AI, VR, AR:

Disney Store: iOS & Android mobile app; Retail experience
     97% revenue increase and 5 star ratings in app store
• Global employee performance and career growth platform
• Immersive and personalized event planning experience


USER EXPERIENCE / DESIGN Director

Warner Bros.

Burbank . 2007 – 2015
Web, Mobile, Apps, Desktop, eCommerce, Tools, Software, TV, AI:

WarnerBros.com: eCommerce experiences, applications, and internal tools
Flixster: 1st studio agnostic entertainment discovery engine and social network
Google Keynote: Mobile app design featured at Mobile World Congress
YouTube Movies: New streaming movie-on-demand service platform
OutMyWindow: 1st cross-platform entertainment photo sharing application
BD Live: TV interface and software; Digital Manager: Content management system

• Projects featured: CES, Google Keynote, LA Times, Wall Street Journal



PRODUCT EXPERIENCE / CREATIVE DIRECTOR

RWB Automotive

Los Angeles . 2005 – 2007
Web, eCommerce, Environmental, Interactive:

Volkswagen GX3: First 3 wheeler concept car—LA Auto Show
Volkswagen R GT: New Jetta, Touareg, Passat—SEMA Show
Formula One: TF106 Panasonic Toyota F1—Monterey Historics Race, Laguna Seca
Toyota: Environmental design and branding
Lexus: Brand strategy and vision


interactive art director

Ethos Design

Burbank . 2003 – 2005
Web, eCommerce, Environmental, Interactive, 3D:
  
Lounge 22, Banana Republic: Websites, products, and experiences
Intel, Mercedes, Saks Fifth Avenue: Websites and interactive exhibits
Oscars, Emmys, Volvo: Interactive exhibits, spaces, and environments


PRODUCT DESIGN DIRECTOR

Demasque Productions

Beverly Hills . 2001 – 2003
Web, eCommerce, Interactive, 3D: 

• Products and interfaces
• Entertainment experiences
• Multimedia platforms and products
• E-commerce websites


Art Director

Publicis Groupe

France . 2000 – 2001
Home of Saatchi & Saatchi, Leo Burnett, Razorfish, and Rosetta
Print, Radio, TV:

• National advertising
• Marketing campaigns
• Premium brands
• Brochures and invitations
• Event collateral


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Design Process

LEAD

Building teams

Hire
Mentor
Lead

Inspire
Collaborate
Innovate

understand

Design thinking

Empathize
Define
Ideate

Design
Prototype
Test

validate

Research and testing

Interviews
Surveys
Card sorts

Tree tests
Usability tests
A/B tests

 


 

Building products
and interfaces together
with design sprints.

 
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Education

Bachelor's Degree

University of California

Los Angeles, CA

Design
• Digital, interactive, motion
• Experience design and engineering
• Human-computer interaction
• Visual communication

Continuing Education

Art Center College of Design

Pasadena, CA

Product Design
• Industrial
• Transportation
• Brand creation
• Advertising
 

MASTER'S DEGREE CANDIDATE

Smartly School of Business

Online Program

EMBA
• Strategy and innovation
• Data analysis and decisions
• Leading organizations
• Operations management

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Awards and Recognition

2014 - 2016

ABC . CBS . FOX . NBC

Sandra Galvagny
Galvagnized
Surya Success


2014

Mega Minds

Award winning website design


2013 - 2015

CEO Space International

Guest speaker and faculty for business leaders, and recognition for Galvagnized


2012

Online to Riches

Best presentation award


2011 - 2013

Warner Bros.

Lead for winning team of mobile application hackathon
Featured projects—CES, LA Times, CNBC, Wall Street Journal
Recognition for leadership and contributions to Flixster


2010

Google Keynote

Featured app design at Mobile World Congress


2006

LA Auto Show, Volkswagen

Unveiling of GX3—Cutting edge 3-wheeler concept car


2005

SEMA, Volkswagen

Launch of Project R GT—All new Jetta, Touareg, and Passat


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I look forward to working with you.

sandra@galvagnized.com