Lea Martin
About Lea Martin
Lea Martin is a User Experience Researcher at Blink with a background in industrial design and UX research at companies like Microsoft and Human, Inc.
Current Role at Blink
Lea Martin currently works as a User Experience Researcher at Blink, commencing her role in 2021. Her responsibilities at Blink involve conducting comprehensive user experience research to improve product usability and user satisfaction. She focuses on bridging the gap between user needs and product design, leveraging her expertise to deliver user-centric solutions.
Previous Experience at Microsoft
Lea Martin served as a User Experience Researcher at Microsoft via Harman from 2020 to 2021 for a duration of 9 months. During her tenure, she supported product development initiatives focused on education and family safety. Her role involved gathering and analyzing user data, helping to inform the design and development process to enhance user engagement and satisfaction.
Work at Human, Inc.
From 2016 to 2019, Lea Martin worked at Human, Inc. as a UX Research and Industrial Design Lead in Seattle, WA. In this role, she was responsible for leading UX research initiatives and industrial design projects, contributing to the development of ergonomically focused wireless headphones. Her experience at Human, Inc. highlighted her ability to integrate design and research practices to innovate user-friendly products.
Education and Academic Roles
Lea Martin has a Bachelors of Design from the University of Washington, which she completed from 2013 to 2016. Additionally, she studied Ceramics at the State College of Florida, earning an Associates of Arts from 2007 to 2009. Alongside her studies, she held multiple roles at the University of Washington, including Senior Show Coordinator, Junior Show Coordinator, and Shop Supervisor, and she interned at IDSA (The Industrial Designers Society of America). These roles allowed her to gain valuable experience in project coordination and team management.
Professional Internships
Lea Martin has built a solid foundation in industrial design and user experience through multiple internships. She interned at Anvil Studios, Inc. as an Industrial Design Intern from 2015 to 2016 for 11 months, where she gained practical experience in industrial design. Additionally, she worked as an intern at IDSA for 6 months in 2015, which provided her with insights into the professional practices of industrial design.
Personal Interests and Hobbies
Outside of her professional commitments, Lea Martin enjoys exploring new recipes and engaging in sewing apparel. She also creates home goods from wood and ceramics, combining her creative and hands-on skills. An avid podcast listener, Lea frequently champions her favorite series and curates recommendation lists for others.