Michelle Turcotte
About Michelle Turcotte
Michelle Turcotte is the UX Design Group Manager at National Instruments, with a background in Computer Science and Human Computer Interaction.
Current Role at National Instruments
Michelle Turcotte currently works as the UX Design Group Manager at National Instruments, a role she started on January 1, 2021. In this role, she leads a team focused on creating user-centric designs for various software products. She ensures that these products meet user needs and are intuitive to use, leveraging her background in both Computer Science and Human Computer Interaction.
Previous Experience at National Instruments
Before her current role, Michelle worked at National Instruments as an Interaction Designer for eight years, from 2013 to 2021. During this period, she focused on designing interactive elements that enhance user experience. Her work involved close interaction with users to make sure that the designs were both effective and user-friendly.
Experience at Oregon State University Ecampus
In 2013, Michelle Turcotte worked as an Interaction Designer at Oregon State University Ecampus for seven months. This role marked an early stage in her career, where she gained experience in designing interactive elements for educational platforms. This position allowed her to apply her Computer Science background and begin to hone her skills in user experience design.
Educational Background
Michelle has a strong educational background with degrees in both Computer Science and Human Computer Interaction. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Oregon State University, where she studied from 2009 to 2013. Later, she pursued a Master’s degree in Human Computer Interaction at Iowa State University, from 2017 to 2019. This unique combination of fields provides her with a comprehensive perspective on designing user-friendly software.
Design Philosophy and Approach
Michelle's design approach focuses on simplifying complex problems into clean and delightful designs. She actively engages with users to ensure that the products meet their needs. Michelle constantly seeks new ways to improve design processes and shares these improvements with her team. Her goal is to create intuitive and effective software that enhances user satisfaction and usability.