Professor Dr. Francine Gemperle

Biography

Francine Gemperle is a design strategist with extensive experience in user experience research, information architecture, and human-centered design. Over her 20-year career, she has led design teams in numerous companies, applying a variety of proven research methods to craft design inquiries that yield actionable insights. Gemperle has contributed to both academic and practical aspects of design, boasting more than nine patents and over 15 publications. She has exhibited and lectured her work globally, including her role as a faculty member in the Integrated Innovation Institute's Master of Design program at Carnegie Mellon University. Additionally, Gemperle works as a User Experience Researcher at Aurora Innovation. Formerly, she was associated with Seegrid, Uber, and MAYA Design, where she played key roles in design strategy and project management. An advocate of teaching and facilitation, she has developed resources like the Handbook for People Research to guide students in her classes.

Research Interests

Experience