Meg Pirrung, Ph.D. ( She / They )
About Meg Pirrung, Ph.D. ( She / They )
Meg Pirrung, Ph.D., is the Lead Product Designer at Hyperscience, with a background in computational bioscience and extensive experience in product design across various industries.
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Meg Pirrung, Ph.D. serves as the Lead Product Designer at Hyperscience since 2022.
Work Experience at Hyperscience
Meg Pirrung, Ph.D. is currently the Lead Product Designer at Hyperscience, starting in 2022. In this role, they lead the design efforts on various projects within the company, focusing on creating user-centric design solutions. Their expertise in Human-in-the-loop Machine Learning and Data Visualization is instrumental in developing innovative products at Hyperscience.
Previous Experience at Twitter
Prior to joining Hyperscience, Meg Pirrung worked as a Senior Product Designer at Twitter from 2021 to 2022. During this period, they contributed to the design and user experience aspects of Twitter's platform while working remotely. Meg's role involved extensive user research and interface design to improve the overall user experience of the social media platform.
Education and Expertise
Meg Pirrung earned a Ph.D. in Computational Bioscience from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, studying from 2010 to 2015. Prior to that, they completed a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Bowling Green State University, College of Arts and Sciences, between 2004 and 2008. Meg's educational background provides a strong foundation in computational and scientific approaches to design.
Unique Design Methodology
Meg Pirrung developed a unique design methodology known as Design Science. This approach involves using the scientific method to create and validate design solutions through user research. By employing this methodology, Meg systematically addresses design challenges, ensuring that solutions are grounded in empirical evidence and user feedback.