Madison Berger
About Madison Berger
Madison Berger is a Senior Design Researcher at IDEO, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in design and engineering, having held various positions at notable companies including McKinsey & Company and SKULLY.
Work at IDEO
Madison Berger has been employed at IDEO as a Senior Design Researcher since 2021. In this role, she focuses on design research, contributing to various projects that enhance user experience and product design. IDEO is known for its innovative approach to design thinking and user-centered design, and Berger's work aligns with these principles. She operates out of the San Francisco, California office, where she collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to drive design solutions.
Previous Experience in Design and Engineering
Before joining IDEO, Madison Berger held several positions in design and engineering. She worked at McKinsey & Company as a Senior Design Researcher from 2019 to 2021, where she contributed to design initiatives. Prior to that, she was a Mechanical Engineer and Industrial Designer at SKULLY for 11 months in 2015-2016. Additionally, she served as a Contract Mechanical Engineer at SOLOSHOT for six months in 2016-2017, and as a Mechanical Engineer at Whipsaw from 2014 to 2015.
Educational Background
Madison Berger earned her Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin, completing her studies from 2004 to 2008. She later pursued a Master's degree in Industrial and Product Design at the Georgia Institute of Technology, studying from 2010 to 2013. This educational background provides her with a strong foundation in both engineering principles and design methodologies.
Design Research Roles
In addition to her current role at IDEO, Madison Berger has extensive experience in design research. She worked at McKinsey & Company as a Design Researcher from 2017 to 2019, where she focused on user-centered design projects. Her earlier experience includes a position at Karten Design as an Industrial Designer, Mechanical Engineer, and Design Researcher from 2013 to 2014, where she contributed to various design projects.
Internship and Early Career
Madison Berger began her career with an internship at In2innovation in 2011, where she worked in product development for three months. This early experience laid the groundwork for her subsequent roles in design and engineering. She also worked as a Product Support Engineer at Philips Lighting from 2008 to 2010, further expanding her technical skills and industry knowledge.