Who I am beyond Design
Who I am beyond Design
Who I am beyond Design
Hi! I'm Michael, and I’m passionate about simplifying complex workflows and creating meaningful connections through design.
With over 8 years of experience across startups and government agencies, I specialize in designing responsive web and mobile apps. I believe in finding meaning and beauty in every person and every pixel.
Hi! I'm Michael, and I’m passionate about simplifying complex workflows and creating meaningful connections through design.
With over 8 years of experience across startups and government agencies, I specialize in designing responsive web and mobile apps. I believe in finding meaning and beauty in every person and every pixel.
Hi! I'm Michael, and I’m passionate about simplifying complex workflows and creating meaningful connections through design.
With over 8 years of experience across startups and government agencies, I specialize in designing responsive web and mobile apps. I believe in finding meaning and beauty in every person and every pixel.
My Story, inspirations and interests
My love for design began as a child, sitting under the table with my sister’s quantitative reasoning books, coloring in the whites of animals thinking I was completing the illustrations. Thankfully, I’ve come a long way since then! Now, I appreciate the beauty and balance that whitespace brings to a design. Transitioning from traditional fine arts to digital mediums has been both exciting and challenging. I enjoy transforming project briefs into user flows and cohesive designs that tell a story, taking users on enjoyable journeys, no matter the product.
My love for design began as a child, sitting under the table with my sister’s quantitative reasoning books, coloring in the whites of animals thinking I was completing the illustrations. Thankfully, I’ve come a long way since then! Now, I appreciate the beauty and balance that whitespace brings to a design. Transitioning from traditional fine arts to digital mediums has been both exciting and challenging. I enjoy transforming project briefs into user flows and cohesive designs that tell a story, taking users on enjoyable journeys, no matter the product.
My love for design began as a child, sitting under the table with my sister’s quantitative reasoning books, coloring in the whites of animals thinking I was completing the illustrations. Thankfully, I’ve come a long way since then! Now, I appreciate the beauty and balance that whitespace brings to a design. Transitioning from traditional fine arts to digital mediums has been both exciting and challenging. I enjoy transforming project briefs into user flows and cohesive designs that tell a story, taking users on enjoyable journeys, no matter the product.
How I Work
I'm naturally curious and reflective. I don't jump to solutions immediately I ask why. Why this approach? Why does this decision matter? Why now? I also challenge my own design decisions: Why should I design it this way and not another? This questioning both outward and inward helps me understand the real problems we're solving and design with intention, not just aesthetics.
As a Product Designer at Potluck Labs 🌟 and a part-time contractor for brands and startups, my role goes beyond just design; I’m commercially aware and business-oriented. In previous positions, I've contributed to increasing sales, identified value-added features, and practiced frugality with company resources.
I'm naturally curious and reflective. I don't jump to solutions immediately I ask why. Why this approach? Why does this decision matter? Why now? I also challenge my own design decisions: Why should I design it this way and not another? This questioning both outward and inward helps me understand the real problems we're solving and design with intention, not just aesthetics.
As a Product Designer at Potluck Labs 🌟 and a part-time contractor for brands and startups, my role goes beyond just design; I’m commercially aware and business-oriented. In previous positions, I've contributed to increasing sales, identified value-added features, and practiced frugality with company resources.
I'm naturally curious and reflective. I don't jump to solutions immediately I ask why. Why this approach? Why does this decision matter? Why now? I also challenge my own design decisions: Why should I design it this way and not another? This questioning both outward and inward helps me understand the real problems we're solving and design with intention, not just aesthetics.
As a Product Designer at Potluck Labs 🌟 and a part-time contractor for brands and startups, my role goes beyond just design; I’m commercially aware and business-oriented. In previous positions, I've contributed to increasing sales, identified value-added features, and practiced frugality with company resources.
I prioritize ownership of my professional development, ensuring I continuously grow and contribute to the evolving design landscape 🌱. When I'm not designing, you’ll find me mastering my design and illustration skills 🎨, experimenting with different cuisines 🍳, playing the drums 🥁, or giving the occasional design talk 🎤. These experiences inspire my creativity and problem-solving approach in new ways!
I prioritize ownership of my professional development, ensuring I continuously grow and contribute to the evolving design landscape 🌱. When I'm not designing, you’ll find me mastering my design and illustration skills 🎨, experimenting with different cuisines 🍳, playing the drums 🥁, or giving the occasional design talk 🎤. These experiences inspire my creativity and problem-solving approach in new ways!
I prioritize ownership of my professional development, ensuring I continuously grow and contribute to the evolving design landscape 🌱. When I'm not designing, you’ll find me mastering my design and illustration skills 🎨, experimenting with different cuisines 🍳, playing the drums 🥁, or giving the occasional design talk 🎤. These experiences inspire my creativity and problem-solving approach in new ways!
Some of the brands I've worked with
