Mel Mencarelli
About Mel Mencarelli
Mel Mencarelli is a Senior User Interface Designer currently working at Opentrons Labworks Inc. in Brooklyn, New York, where they lead the UI redesign of core software and have developed a unified cross-platform design system.
Current Role at Opentrons
Mel Mencarelli currently serves as a Senior User Interface Designer at Opentrons Labworks Inc. since 2021. In this role, Mencarelli leads the UI redesign of Opentrons' core software, which facilitates scientists in running automated protocols on the OT-2 open-source robot. Mencarelli has developed a unified cross-platform design system, collaborating closely with engineers to ensure codebase parity.
Previous Experience at Opentrons
Prior to the current role, Mel Mencarelli worked at Opentrons Labworks Inc. as a Senior Designer from 2019 to 2021. During this time, Mencarelli contributed to various design initiatives and played a key role in enhancing user experiences across the company's products.
Design Career Background
Mel Mencarelli has a diverse background in design, having held various roles across multiple organizations. Mencarelli worked as a Senior Product Designer at Renga from 2020 to 2021 and as a Freelance Web Designer at SiteMinder in 2015. Other notable positions include Lead Designer at Good for Good from 2017 to 2020 and Designer at Infor / Hook & Loop from 2013 to 2014.
Educational Background
Mel Mencarelli studied at Parsons School of Design, where Mencarelli earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Design from 2010 to 2013. This educational foundation has supported Mencarelli's career in design, equipping with essential skills in various design disciplines.
Creative Projects and Initiatives
Mencarelli launched the Sunrise Project, a creative endeavor that involved traveling to over 25 countries. This project focused on documenting sunrises and interviewing thought-leaders and creatives about their relationship with the natural world, resulting in a collection of video interviews, print explorations, and photography.