I’m Melissa, and I’m fascinated by people and the process of uncovering the patterns of human behavior hidden in the chaos of everyday life. I have a PhD in Sociology from the University of Notre Dame, and a BFA in Industrial Design from the Rochester Institute of Technology. I’ve worked as a designer of both consumer packaged and durable goods. I’ve also worked as a researcher and instructor at research intensive universities.
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