Rachele Melluzzi

Experience

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  Riciclidea

  Oct 2016 - Dec 2017

  Designer and woodworker

  - Design and building of furniture and objects from waste materials.- Renovation and creative reuse of old pieces of furniture.- Collaboration with a social co-operative: teaching refugees basic knowledge of woodworking.

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  Università degli Studi di Firenze

  Feb 2018 - May 2018

  Intern Architect

  - Conducted user research to enhance the usability of laboratory spaces at the University.- Identifying pain points in the students' experience and proposing innovative improvement solutions.

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  COMUNE DI PRATO

  Apr 2019 - Aug 2019

  Architect

  - Design of energy-saving solutions and building renovation for public schools.- Drafting of the project drawings and documents for the open tenders and the building sites.

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  Copenhagen 2021 WorldPride & EuroGames

  Mar 2021 - Aug 2021

  Sport Venue Manager

  Played a key role in managing a sports venue for the EuroGames.- Managed stakeholders from partners to international athletes.- Coordinated events, volunteers, branding initiatives, ensuring seamless experiences.

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  Codesign Toscana

  Sept 2021 - Feb 2022

  Service Designer

  Guided Codesign Toscana in developing a sustainable b2b service through design thinking methodologies, delivering implementation-ready materials.- User research: set up and facilitation of interviews, analysis of qualitative and quantitative data, and insight generation.- Map services through user flows, blueprints, and personas.- Prototyping and testing of services and products.- Organization and facilitation of workshops and presentations.

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  NeoCare Nordic

  Aug 2023 - Jan 2024

  Service Designer

  NeoCare Nordic is a med-tech start-up focused on facilitating the implementation of skin-to-skin therapy in neonatal departments with innovative solutions.I supported NeoCare Nordic in maintaining a human-centered approach to developing and applying innovative solutions regarding neonatal care.- Researched state-of-the-art neonatal care practices, current standards applied in Europe, and WHO standards and future objectives.- Identified stakeholders involved in NeoCare Nordic solutions, their specific needs, and challenges.- Enhanced user experience through user research and testing.- Influenced design decisions through effective insights communication.- Identified, mapped, and engaged strategic stakeholders. Show less

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  Danish Tech Challenge

  Sept 2023 - Dec 2023

  Participant

  Participated in the Danish Tech Challenge, Denmark's leading accelerator program for hardware startups, with NeoCare Nordic as one of the 20 companies selected.Supported NeoCare Nordic from day one to being among the final 6 startups selected for the Finals. Actively learned about the 12 business-related disciplines included in the program and delivered materials for their fulfillment.