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Christine Montalbano

Bloomfield Hills,MI

Summary

I am passionate about closing the cognitive divide between humans and technology, interpreting human behavior into system structures and frameworks. As a dynamic entrepreneur and User Experience Designer, I have a successful history at Stellantis, where I enhanced in-vehicle infotainment systems with innovative design and strategic insights. I also founded Spazio LLC, showcasing strong leadership and visual design abilities. My expertise includes usability testing and interaction design, consistently delivering projects that surpass expectations.


Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder

Spazio LLC
02.2023 - Current

I established a startup design house focused on branding and packaging design.

User Experience Designer

Stellantis
05.2022 - Current

I design the structure and framework for our next-generation in-vehicle infotainment system software.

User Experience Design Intern

Stellantis
05.2021 - 08.2021

Understood trends, conducted consumer research, and developed brand identities. Created effective 2D and 3D engaging experiences and design solutions, which I communicated and presented to senior management and colleagues. Additionally, I assisted with design projects and creative initiatives, providing interactive user interface expertise and support from concept to production. Gained practical experience working with engineers and developers, collaborating on diverse programs and projects. Ultimately, produced a high-fidelity prototype and a complete user story based on our assigned prompt.

Brand Identity Design Intern

StockX
05.2019 - 05.2020

- Designed digital marketing assets for StockX's Instagram, website, and mobile site banners

- Created logos for StockX teams

- Developed unique and personalized internal cards and stickers for StockX team members

- Collaborated with a team to design the inaugural on-campus ambassador program

Graphic Design Intern

Leo Burnett
05.2018 - 08.2018

- Designed the official 2019 GMC Denali Wheelstands

- Collaborated with other creative professionals to shape brands through storytelling

- Developed brand campaigns and production guidelines

Education

Master's of Fine Arts - User Experience Design: Interaction Design

College For Creative Studies
Detroit, MI
05.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
05.2020

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Marketing
  • Entrepreneurial and Innovative
  • Interaction design
  • Visual design
  • Wireframing
  • Responsive design
  • Content Strategy
  • Prototyping
  • A and B Testing
  • Usability Testing
  • User Research
  • Atomic Design
  • Accessibility
  • User Interface (UI) design
  • Design thinking
  • Scrum Methodology

Affiliations

  • Dante Alighieri Society

PADI SCUBA CERTIFIED

Advanced Open Water Diver

Languages

Italian
Professional Working

Timeline

Founder

Spazio LLC
02.2023 - Current

User Experience Designer

Stellantis
05.2022 - Current

User Experience Design Intern

Stellantis
05.2021 - 08.2021

Brand Identity Design Intern

StockX
05.2019 - 05.2020

Graphic Design Intern

Leo Burnett
05.2018 - 08.2018

Master's of Fine Arts - User Experience Design: Interaction Design

College For Creative Studies

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Christine Montalbano