MICHèLE DE VILLIERS
I am a passionate User Experience designer with a love for business! Transitioning from architecture to UX felt intuitive to me, bringing over 8 years of consulting experience on large-budget, award-winning projects. Notable clients included the Western Cape Government Department of Health and ETH Zürich. Additionally, I have 5 years of design studies, graduating as the top student in my class.
I completed a case study on a Hotel Booking Application for the UX Design Institute, which received a distinction. Then, driven by a passion for healthcare, I researched digital solutions in this sector.
I love making things! Whether it's learning a craft, drawing, photography or building. Here are snapshots of some of these projects. Property of Michele de Villiers.
WINS
KHAYELITSHA HOUSING PROJECT, 2019
UN-Habitat Best Practice in the Built Environment, Royal Institute for British Architects (RIBA) short-list, Published in The Architectural Review. Awarded jointly with Urban Think-Tank team members.
MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE, 2016
Prize for "Highest Graduating Student", issued by South African Institute of Architects + Cape Institute for Architecture. Prize for "Best Architectural Student Work completed over Six Years" by South African Council for the Architectural Profession.
POSTGRADUATE STUDIES, 2015-2016
Ada & Bertie Levenstein Bursaries, Research Scholarships from by the National Research Foundation - both issued two years consecutively.
WESTERN CAPE SPORTS CENTRE, 2014
South African Institute for Architects National Award for Excellence. Awarded jointly with Noero Architects team members.
