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Design Strategist & User Experience Designer

Marta Szpilewska

Boston, MA
martaszpilewska.com
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    As a passionate and results-driven Design Strategist and User Experience Designer with over 10 years of experience, I possess a deep understanding of user behavior and a creative approach to crafting intuitive, impactful product experiences. With a background in Industrial Design and a solid foundation in research, I excel at bridging the gap between user needs and business objectives, delivering solutions that are both innovative and user-centered.

    My expertise spans trend research, technology, and consumer behavior, which enables me to stay ahead of market shifts and understand the evolving dynamics of user preferences. I have had the privilege of working across diverse product categories, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to translate emerging trends and user insights into engaging, functional product experiences.

    A significant part of my role has involved creating a wide range of compelling and insight-driven presentations, including deep research analyses, competitive landscape overviews, design and CMF (Color, Material, Finish) inspiration boards, and original content creation. I regularly synthesize complex findings into clear visual narratives and present them to in an engaging and impactful way. This includes reporting from global trade shows, sharing key takeaways, and translating those insights into actionable strategies for innovation and design development.

    With a comprehensive understanding of CMF trends, I adopt a holistic approach to design, ensuring every visual and tactile element enhances the overall experience. I also specialize in UI flow design, meticulously considering each touchpoint in the user journey to create seamless, enjoyable, and efficient interactions.

  • Education
    • Industrial Design
      Massachusetts College of Art and Design
      2009 - 2013
    • Pedagogy
      University of Gdansk
      2000 - 2003
  • Experience
    • Design Strategy Consultant
      Self- Employed
      Nov 2025 - Present (7 months)
      I help teams define the right product opportunities, position them strategically, and ensure they deliver intuitive, meaningful user experiences. With over a decade of experience in consumer goods and physical product innovation, I specialize in aligning research insight, usability realities, and business objectives to guide confident product decisions.
    • Principal Design Researcher
      SharkNinja
      Nov 2022 - Mar 2025 (2 years 4 months)
      Led early research—trend forecasting and competitive analysis—to identify market whitespace and define product strategy. This foundational work supported the successful global launch of a new fan lineup, starting with the category-first Fan FlexBreeze. Its strong performance enabled U.S. and global expansion with products aligned to evolving consumer behaviors.

      Developed user-centered experiences for these new product innovations by crafting comprehensive UX journeys, designing intuitive UI flows, and refining key interaction points. Ensured designs not only aligned with brand values but also contributed to delightful interactions and elevated user satisfaction—driving adoption and successful international launches tailored to individual global markets.

      Curated and delivered 'TrendDrop,' a monthly newsletter that provided key insights on global trends such as sustainability, consumer attitudes, marketing, and social media. This resource shaped design direction and CMF strategies, engaging over 300 subscribers across global offices each month and receiving positive feedback for its valuable impact.
    • Senior Design Researcher
      SharkNinja
      Oct 2020 - Nov 2022 (2 years 1 month)
      Led all trend research initiatives, conducting in-depth analysis of macro trends, emerging technologies, design directions, and CMF strategies. Translated insights into actionable findings and presented them to cross-functional teams, directly influencing opportunity exploration, new product categories, and strategic direction.

      Conducted front-end research for Shark’s first hair dryer, supporting the company’s entry into the beauty category. Identified key insights around diversity in hair types and the demand for customisation in styling routines. Mapped user journeys and designed final UI flows, contributing to a seamless user experience and helping drive the successful launch of this new category.
    • Senior Design Strategist
      SharkNinja
      Mar 2018 - Oct 2020 (2 years 7 months)
      Conducted consumer insights through observation, data synthesis, and uncovering key trends, alongside competitive analysis and CMF strategies, to identify whitespace and drive early-stage concept development. Brainstormed new product ideas, like the Ninja air fry oven with a flip-away function, designed to store away and save space—one of the key insights uncovered through research.
    • Design Strategist
      SharkNinja
      Newton, MA
      Jan 2014 - Mar 2018 (4 years 2 months)
      Led all trend research initiatives, synthesizing insights across consumer behavior, design, and technology to inform product and brand strategy.

      Contributed to the development and refinement of strategic design processes and tools, establishing frameworks that guided early-stage innovation and product development.

      Supported brand definition efforts by helping establish Visual Brand Language (VBL) and Experience Design Language (EDL) to ensure consistency across touchpoints.

      Conducted UX analysis of competitive products, delivering key recommendations that shaped new product development and translated consumer insights into meaningful user experiences.

      Designed planograms using a combination of in-store photography and digital renderings to effectively visualize product placement. Those were utilised for consumer testing and strategic decisions making.
    • Industrial Design Intern
      Sterilite Corporation
      May 2013 - Dec 2013 (7 months)
      Worked on product development, conducted market research, sketch concepts, prepared foam core mock ups and 3D models, created CAD solid and surface models and renderings, participated and produced marketing presentations
  • Industries
    • Consumer Electronics
  • Skills
    • Creative Direction
    • Design Research
    • Experience Design
    • Industrial Design
    • Product Design
    • Trend Research
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