Michelle Partogi
About Michelle Partogi
Michelle Partogi is a Staff Service Designer at Code for America, where she has worked since 2021. She has a diverse background in design, having held various roles at institutions such as Mayo Clinic and the University of Pennsylvania, and possesses expertise in data visualization, UI/UX design, and participatory design methods.
Work at Code for America
Michelle Partogi has been serving as a Staff Service Designer at Code for America since 2021. In this role, she focuses on improving public services through design, utilizing her expertise in user experience and participatory design methods. Her work aims to enhance community collaboration and inclusivity in service delivery.
Previous Experience in Design
Before joining Code for America, Michelle Partogi worked at Mayo Clinic as a Service Designer from 2017 to 2021. Her role involved creating user-centered designs to improve healthcare services. Additionally, she was a Design Researcher at the University of Pennsylvania for seven months in 2016, where she contributed to various design initiatives.
Educational Background
Michelle Partogi studied at Georgia Institute of Technology, earning a Bachelor of Science in Computational Media from 2011 to 2014. She later pursued a Master of Science in Digital Media at the same institution from 2013 to 2016. Her education provided her with a strong foundation in design principles and technology.
Skills and Expertise
Michelle possesses expertise in data visualization, which allows her to create clear visual representations of data. She is skilled in UI/UX design, focusing on user-friendly interfaces. Her specialization in ethnographic research informs her design decisions by studying people and cultures in their natural environments. Additionally, she employs co-design techniques to involve stakeholders in the design process.
Internships and Early Career
Michelle Partogi gained early experience through various internships. She worked as a Design Developer Intern at IBM for two months in 2013 and as a Design Strategist Intern at Spark Corps in 2015. She also interned as a Creative Technologist at Deeplocal in 2015. These roles helped her develop practical skills in design and technology.