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Ben Galassi

User Experience Researcher

About Me

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Hey there! My name is Ben, and I'm a mixed-methods researcher based in Seattle, Washington. I have over 7 years of experience in the video game & consumer technology industries. Some titles I've worked on include Hogwarts Legacy, Hitman 2, Destiny 2, and Marathon.

I am an expert in translating complex data into actionable design insights that enhance products and inform strategic decisions. My academic background is in psychology, cognitive science, and user-centered design. I am specialized in qualitative methods (interviews, focus groups, usability testing), and quantitative methods (surveys, statistical analysis, playtesting).

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Projects

Hogwarts Legacy
Hogwarts Legacy

Hogwarts Legacy

Open-world action RPG where players attend Hogwarts School, learn spells, explore the castle grounds, and uncover ancient secrets in the Harry Potter universe.

Playtesting Participant Recruitment Console & PC Research
Marathon
Marathon

Marathon

Sci-fi extraction shooter where players drop into alien worlds, gather resources, fight other players, and escape before time runs out or they're eliminated.

Game Design Research Benchmark Testing Quantitative Analysis
Microsoft Surface
Microsoft Surface

Microsoft Surface

Consumer electronics including Surface Buds, Surface Duo, and Surface Laptop.

25+ Research Studies UX Scorecard Ergonomics & Usability
Destiny 2
Destiny 2

Destiny 2

Sci-fi live service shooter where players complete story missions, join fireteams for raids, compete in PvP modes, and collect gear to increase their power level.

Game Design Research Usability Testing Qualitative Research
Hitman 2
Hitman 2

Hitman 2

Stealth assassination game where players eliminate targets by blending in with crowds, using disguises, and finding creative ways to complete missions without detection.

Playtesting Participant Recruitment Multi-Platform Research
Summit Showdown
Summit Showdown

Summit Showdown

Action sports game that combines freestyle skiing with PvP combat in a mountain arena.

Game Design Concept Testing Strategy & Leadership

Skills

Research

Quantitative Research Qualitative Research Mixed-Methods Research Remote Testing Target Audience Research Stakeholder Engagement

Methods

Usability Testing Playtesting Surveying Interviewing Focus Group Testing Concept Testing Benchmarking A/B Testing Eye Tracking

Analysis

Statistical Analysis Thematic Analysis Sentiment Analysis Data Visualization Natural Language Processing Data Dashboards

Tools

Excel Decipher Qualtrics Tableau Dovetail UserTesting User Interviews DScout Figma Miro Unity

Programming Languages

R Python C# HTML + CSS

Contact

I'm currently open to new opportunities in UX research or game design. Let's chat about how we can work together!

Email: bengalassi@gmail.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bengalassi