Pat Andrzejewska Smith, Ph. D.
About Pat Andrzejewska Smith, Ph. D.
Pat Andrzejewska Smith, Ph.D., is a Senior Product Designer and Product Manager at Soul Machines in Auckland, New Zealand, specializing in Digital Humans' behavior and Cognitive User Experience. With over ten years of experience in product design and digital strategy, she has worked internationally in cities such as Tokyo, London, and Krakow.
Work at Soul Machines
Pat Andrzejewska Smith has been employed at Soul Machines as a Senior Product Designer and Product Manager since 2020. In this role, she specializes in designing the behavior of Digital Humans and enhancing Cognitive User Experience. Her work involves analyzing interactions between Digital Humans and users to identify behavior patterns and improve conversations, body language, and facial expressions. She has contributed to the development of innovative technologies that enhance user engagement and experience.
Previous Experience at Saatchi & Saatchi
Prior to her current role, Pat Andrzejewska Smith worked at Saatchi & Saatchi in Tokyo, Japan, as a Senior Experience Designer from 2019 to 2020. She also served as a Senior Program Manager at the same agency from 2018 to 2020. During her tenure, she focused on enhancing user experience and digital strategy for various projects, contributing to the agency's reputation in the industry.
Education and Expertise
Pat Andrzejewska Smith holds a PhD in Digital Marketing and Management from the University of Economics in Krakow, where she studied from 2010 to 2016. She also earned a Master's degree in International Relations from the same university between 2003 and 2008. Additionally, she studied Internet Marketing at Tischner European University and International Marketing at Euromed Marseille, Ecole de Management. Her educational background supports her extensive expertise in product design, digital strategy, and user experience.
Achievements in Digital Design
Throughout her career, Pat Andrzejewska Smith has led projects that have received multiple prestigious awards. Notably, she was involved in a project for Lexus International that won the Webby Site of the Year, awwwards Site of the Year, and CSS awards Site of the Month. She has also collaborated with Dr. Mark Sagar to develop technology for digital characters in films, showcasing her significant contributions to the field of digital design.
Industry Experience and Contributions
With over ten years of industry experience, Pat Andrzejewska Smith has worked across various international locations, including Auckland, Tokyo, London, Krakow, and Munich. Her roles have encompassed product design, experience design, digital strategy, and digital production. She has also authored several articles on online marketing tools, social media, and promotional campaigns, contributing to the discourse in digital marketing and user experience.