Simona de Rosa

About Simona de Rosa

Strategic UX Research Leader with 12+ years of experience uncovering human needs and driving 0→1 product innovation through mixed methods research. Known for shaping product vision, aligning cross-functional teams, and building research programs that scale. Deep expertise in creative ecosystems and digital creator communities.

Experience

1. Ux Research Lead

   Google

   Oct 2022 — Present · NY, US

   Lead strategic and exploratory research in Google’s Knowledge & Information org for early-stage initiatives and cross-org opportunities- Develop user-centered POVs to inform executive decisions and organizational strategy- Conduct competitive analysis and mixed-methods research to uncover opportunity areas- Activate insights via co-creation workshops and visualize future directions with design partners.

Education

• Politecnico di Milano

  MSc in Product Service System Design, Design

  2007

• Tongji University

  Double MA in Design, Design & Innovation

  2009

• Politecnico di Milano

  BS in Industrial Design, Industrial and Product Design

  2004 — 2007

Skills

• Data Visualization
• Customer Insight
• Design Thinking
• User Experience
• Strategy
• Service Design
• User-Centered Design
• Industrial Design
• Strategic Design
• Consumer Insights
• Qualitative Research
• Interaction Design
• Mobile Research
• Design Strategy
• Data Mining
• User Research
• Design Research
• Mobile Design
• Net Promoter Score
• Concept Generation
• Consumer Behaviour
• Information Design
• Concept Development
• Experience Design
• Ethnography
• Customer Experience Design