Hi, I'm Melissa—a product designer, mentor, & kind human.
And other things also.
Product Designer
At Headway Product Design Agency , I run every stage of the design process – planning, research, delivery & optimization.
Mentor
I give back to the design community by mentoring the next generation of designers on ADP List.
Kind Human
I prioritize kindness to the people I design for and with. Kindness creates an environment where everyone can do their best work.
Other things
When I'm not designing you can find me doing are watering my houseplants, or hanging out with my son, husband, & our 2 corgis.
My thoughts on design and lessons learned
Stories on success, failure and all the things in between.
Making Mistakes Gracefully: 3 Steps to Recover from Them
As designers, we all make mistakes sometimes. Learn how to reduce the damage and bounce back quicker when it happens.
The Secret to Being a Great Designer Is Documentation
Elevate your design work and career by mastering the art of documentation.
My collection of books and resources
Useful things I wish I had when I started.

Radical Candor: Fully Revised & Updated Edition: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity
Kim Scott

Obviously Awesome: How to Nail Product Positioning so Customers Get It, Buy It, Love It
April Dunford

The Design Of Everyday Things
Don Norman

Design for How People Think
John Whalen Ph.D.
Interfaces crafted for real humans
Mini case studies of things I’m proud to share
I can't always share every detail online, but if you're curious about how I tackle design projects from start to finish, email me at melc.gallagher@gmail.com and I’ll send over more details.