Sandra Galvagny

User Experience
Innovation


Creating the future
of technology, products,
and experiences.

Apple . GOOGLE . INTEL . DISNEY . WARNER BROS . FORMULA ONE...

15+ years driving innovation with Fortune 500s and global brands
Mobile, web, software, television, wearable, artificial intelligence


CONNECT

Consumer insights

Brand strategy
User research
Persona journeys
Design: Systems
Success metrics


INNOVATE

User-centered experiences

Product strategy
User experience
Information architecture
Design: UX . IxD . UI
Prototyping and testing


ENGAGE

Visual communication

Marketing strategy
Content development
Messaging and copywriting
Design: Visual
Creative direction
 

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Understanding Consumers

Connect with your consumers to develop successful products and experiences.

 
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Passion

Artificial intelligence
Robotic innovation
Space missions
Universe exploration
Virtual/augmented reality
Wearable technology


360° Design

Products and brands
Data-intensive software
Mobile and 10ft applications
Global enterprise solutions
Experiences and platforms
eLearning systems


Results

Evangelize innovation
Accelerate development
Boost product performance
Improve business processes
Save costs and resources
Maximize results
 

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Work Experience

GLOBAL USER EXPERIENCE / DESIGN DIRECTOR

Galvagnized

Los Angeles, CA . 2013 – PRESENT
• Strategize new products and technologies, collaborating with CEOs and executives
• Lead workshops to evangelize future thinking, design, prototype, and test ideas
• Inspire and mentor cross-functional teams and agency partners across all disciplines
• Drove creation and launch of global brands, companies, products, and experiences
• Generated successful metrics, conducting quantitative/qualitative research and testing
• Pioneered new eLearning technology for peak performance and stress management


SENIOR USER EXPERIENCE DESIGNER / LEAD

Apple

Silicon Valley, CA . 2016 – 2017
• Created and led innovative experiences for global initiatives
• Fueled product vision, strategy, and design across web and mobile
• Informed product experience with clear data analysis and user insights
• Guided usability testing plans in collaboration with research team
• Conceptualized new interaction design models for optimal usability
• Designed seamless user experiences that generated positive results


SENIOR USER EXPERIENCE / DESIGN Director

Disney

Glendale and Pasadena, CA . 2015 – 2016
• Galvanized innovation creating advanced strategies and user-centered products
• Redefined entire Disney store mobile app to maximize consumer engagement
• Partnered with executive leadership to envision and build future-vision experiences
• Mentored designers and streamlined effective cross-departmental decisions
• Led strategic workshops and presentations to establish vision, goals, and strategy
• Composed user experience, architecture, interaction, design, prototypes, and tests


USER EXPERIENCE / DESIGN Director

Warner Bros.

Burbank, CA . 2007 – 2015
• Directed projects featured at CES, Google Keynote, LA Times, Wall Street Journal
• Oversaw creation of high-profile global enterprise and consumer experiences
• Played expanding leadership role guiding vision, strategy, design, and engineering
• Elevated product quality providing creative direction for new global platforms
• Inspired and led cross-functional teams in collaboration with senior executives
• Promoted for accomplishments, performance, and contributions to business growth


Product EXPERIENCE / CREATIVE DIRECTOR

RWB Automotive

Santa Monica, CA . 2005 – 2007
Clients: Volkswagen, Lexus, Toyota Racing, Formula One
• Drove strategic and creative direction for all product, digital, and marketing solutions
• Headed successful launches of concept cars featured at SEMA and LA Auto Show
• Oversaw client proposals, budgets, and teams, saving company time and resources
• Hired talent and led product experience, interaction, design, and engineering
• Directed video and photo shoots for advertising and communication campaigns


interactive art director

Ethos Design

Burbank, CA . 2003 – 2005
Clients: Intel, Banana Republic, Donna Karan, Volvo, The Oscars
• Spearheaded vision, strategy, and design for global and iconic brands
• Redefined the way people experience space, information, and architecture
• Innovated product experiences with motion, digital, and interactive media
• Collaborated with product and technology teams, clients, and marketing group
• Fulfilled pivotal role in fueling company success, ensuring exceptional results


USER EXPERIENCE / DESIGN DIRECTOR

Demasque Productions

Beverly Hills, CA . 2001 – 2003
• Orchestrated all phases of consumer experience, strategy, and design
• Ran successful client enterprises and products from concept to launch
• Leveraged comprehensive digital, creative, and interactive expertise
• Crafted new brand experiences ensuring continuity across touch points
• Hired and led creative talent and engineers achieving excellent results
• Capitalized on high-tech multimedia platforms to advance client goals


Art Director

Publicis Groupe

Marseille, France . 2000 – 2001
Home of Saatchi & Saatchi, Leo Burnett, Razorfish, and Rosetta
• Developed original and high-impact ad concepts for premium brands
• Created and authored storyboards, designs, and presentations
• Supported launch of national advertising and marketing campaigns

 


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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

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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

Invited as speaker and faculty to lead interactive workshops for business leaders
Recognition for Galvagnized


2012

Online to Riches

Best presentation award
 


2011 - 2013

Warner Bros.

Lead for winning team of mobile app challenge
Featured projects—CES, LA Times, CNBC, Wall Street Journal
Recognition for 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