Melissa Ruppel
About Melissa Ruppel
Melissa Ruppel is an Interaction Designer currently working at Digital Product School by UnternehmerTUM since 2022. She has a diverse background in marketing, user experience design, and design research, with previous roles in various organizations across Germany and Argentina.
Current Role at Digital Product School
Melissa Ruppel is currently employed as an Interaction Designer at Digital Product School by UnternehmerTUM, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she engages in design research and utilizes agile development methodologies integrated with user-centered design processes. Her work focuses on developing real products efficiently and enhancing user experiences.
Previous Experience in Marketing and Design
Prior to her current position, Melissa Ruppel worked in various marketing and design roles. She served as a Marketing Assistant at BenE München e.V. from 2014 to 2016 and as an International Marketing and Customer Care Assistant at NICE - Network for InterCultural Experiences in Argentina for four months in 2013. Additionally, she held positions as a Brand and Experience Designer at urgrow and as a Marketing Assistant at Gitschberg Jochtal.
Educational Background in User Experience Design
Melissa Ruppel studied User Experience Design at Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) from 2016 to 2021. She also completed a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Tourism Management at Hochschule München from 2012 to 2016. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in interaction design and user experience.
Experience in Usability and Interaction Design
Melissa has extensive experience in usability and interaction design. She worked as a Usability Study Evaluator and UX and Usability Tester at Spiegel Institut. Additionally, she was an Interaction Experience Designer at designaffairs GmbH. Her roles involved evaluating user interactions and improving usability across various projects.
Collaboration and Project Involvement
In her current role, Melissa Ruppel collaborates with the Bavarian Ministry for Environment and Consumer Protection on various projects. She also participated in an interdisciplinary project aimed at streamlining the workflow of official veterinarians by simplifying their documentation processes. These collaborations highlight her commitment to applying design principles to real-world challenges.