Stacey Ellen Black
About Stacey Ellen Black
Stacey Ellen Black is the Manager of User Experience for Audio at Nureva Inc., where she has worked since 2019. With extensive experience in design and prototyping, she has contributed to various projects in user experience and industrial design across multiple companies.
Work at Nureva
Stacey Ellen Black has been employed at Nureva Inc. since 2019, serving as the Manager of User Experience for Audio. In this role, she focuses on enhancing user interaction with audio products, leveraging her extensive background in design and user experience. Prior to her current position, she worked as a User Experience and Design Specialist at Nureva for ten years, contributing to various projects that emphasize user-centered design principles.
Education and Expertise
Stacey holds a Bachelor of Industrial Design (BID) from Carleton University, where she studied Industrial Design within the Field of Engineering from 2001 to 2006. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her expertise in design processes and methodologies. She demonstrates proficiency in a variety of design software, including SolidWorks, CATIA, and Adobe Creative Suite, which supports her work in user experience and product design.
Background in Design
Stacey has a diverse background in design, having worked in various capacities across multiple organizations. She began her career as a Jr. Industrial Designer at Browne, followed by roles at Stanley Black & Decker as an Innovation Designer and Designer in Engineering. Additionally, she served as an Industrial Designer focusing on User Experience at SMART Technologies. This range of experience has equipped her with a thorough understanding of manufacturing processes and design challenges.
Prototyping and User Research Skills
Stacey possesses expertise in rapid prototyping techniques, including FDM, SLA, CNC, SLS, and Z-Corp, which are essential for creating test and final appearance models. She is skilled in conducting user research, focus groups, and hands-on user testing, which are critical for developing user-centered products. Her ability to create wireframes, mock-ups, and graphics further enhances her contributions to design projects.
Experience in Medical Packaging Design
Stacey has extensive experience in developing interactive medical packaging, which showcases her unique blend of design skills and knowledge in healthcare. This specialization highlights her capability to address specific design challenges within the medical field, ensuring that products meet both functional and user needs.