reBuild
Designed for Recovery That Lasts
See how a guided rehab tool helped patients stay motivated between visits—supporting structure, feedback, and follow-through.
healthcare
lean UX
async care tool
Hi, I’m Michael
Hi, I’m Michael
I design systems and products that serve people with clarity and beauty.
I’ve designed for Fortune 500 companies, startups, and mission-driven teams, building on a hybrid background in brand and product design. My work blends creative direction, UX strategy, and technical fluency to create products that work beautifully for people.
Systems that Serve
I design modular systems and products that simplify complexity and scale with teams.
Systems that Serve
I design modular systems and products that simplify complexity and scale with teams.
Systems that Serve
I design modular systems and products that simplify complexity and scale with teams.
Strategic by Design
From brand vision to prototypes, I bridge creative and technical execution.
Strategic by Design
From brand vision to prototypes, I bridge creative and technical execution.
Strategic by Design
From brand vision to prototypes, I bridge creative and technical execution.
Collaborative Leadership
I guide teams with empathy and clarity to solve hard problems together.
Collaborative Leadership
I guide teams with empathy and clarity to solve hard problems together.
Collaborative Leadership
I guide teams with empathy and clarity to solve hard problems together.
Work
reBuild
Designed for Recovery That Lasts
See how a guided rehab tool helped patients stay motivated between visits—supporting structure, feedback, and follow-through.
healthcare
lean UX
async care tool
reBuild
Designed for Recovery That Lasts
See how a guided rehab tool helped patients stay motivated between visits—supporting structure, feedback, and follow-through.
healthcare
lean UX
async care tool
Haven
Smarter Gardening for People & Wildlife
Discover how user insights shaped a gardening app into a purpose-driven platform—supporting intuitive tools, community education, and sustainable practices for gardeners of all levels.
mobile app
sustainability ux
high-fidelity prototyping
Haven
Smarter Gardening for People & Wildlife
Discover how user insights shaped a gardening app into a purpose-driven platform—supporting intuitive tools, community education, and sustainable practices for gardeners of all levels.
mobile app
sustainability ux
high-fidelity prototyping
Haven
Smarter Gardening for People & Wildlife
Discover how user insights shaped a gardening app into a purpose-driven platform—supporting intuitive tools, community education, and sustainable practices for gardeners of all levels.
mobile app
sustainability ux
high-fidelity prototyping
Mercer Advisors
Humanizing Finance to Build Trust
Learn how we turned complex financial content into a trusted digital experience in just 8 weeks.
corporate website
b2c financial services
design system architecture
Mercer Advisors
Humanizing Finance to Build Trust
Learn how we turned complex financial content into a trusted digital experience in just 8 weeks.
corporate website
b2c financial services
design system architecture
Mercer Advisors
Humanizing Finance to Build Trust
Learn how we turned complex financial content into a trusted digital experience in just 8 weeks.
corporate website
b2c financial services
design system architecture
Cole Haan
Smart Design, Seamless Shopping
See how we transformed research insights into scalable design strategies for Cole Haan’s digital storefront.
e-commerce UX/UI
atomic UI kit
agile workflows
Cole Haan
Smart Design, Seamless Shopping
See how we transformed research insights into scalable design strategies for Cole Haan’s digital storefront.
e-commerce UX/UI
atomic UI kit
agile workflows
Cole Haan
Smart Design, Seamless Shopping
See how we transformed research insights into scalable design strategies for Cole Haan’s digital storefront.
e-commerce UX/UI
atomic UI kit
agile workflows
Club Vieques
Crafting a Boutique Resort on a Budget
Explore how smart design decisions led to a successful opening season—and helped a boutique resort stand out in a crowded market.
hospitality website
brand-to-build launch
no-code development
Club Vieques
Crafting a Boutique Resort on a Budget
Explore how smart design decisions led to a successful opening season—and helped a boutique resort stand out in a crowded market.
hospitality website
brand-to-build launch
no-code development
Club Vieques
Crafting a Boutique Resort on a Budget
Explore how smart design decisions led to a successful opening season—and helped a boutique resort stand out in a crowded market.
hospitality website
brand-to-build launch
no-code development
Professional Overview
My agency background shaped a balanced approach to product design—one that blends strategy, systems thinking, and visual craft. The projects below reflect that range.
Select Work
Select Work
Select Work
IBM
Helped shape enterprise tools across IBM business units—collaborating with brand, UX, and front-end teams.
IBM
Helped shape enterprise tools across IBM business units—collaborating with brand, UX, and front-end teams.
Xerox-Parc
2022: Developed strategic positioning for Xerox’s research incubator—and explored how it could be expressed visually and verbally through a conceptual website.
Xerox-Parc
2022: Developed strategic positioning for Xerox’s research incubator—and explored how it could be expressed visually and verbally through a conceptual website.
Lux Capital
2022: Designed a bold, editorial-style website that earned a Communication Arts Webpick, blending strategy with visual storytelling.
YWCA
2020: Partnered with the YWCA to deliver messaging and creative focused on unity and inclusion during a time of national crisis.
YWCA
2020: Partnered with the YWCA to deliver messaging and creative focused on unity and inclusion during a time of national crisis.
Equinix
2020: Contributed UX and animation support to refine key enterprise product touchpoints.
Equinix
2020: Contributed UX and animation support to refine key enterprise product touchpoints.
Affirm
2021: Designed and launched a microsite for Affirm’s new credit card—driving engagement through clear messaging and clean design.
Affirm
2021: Designed and launched a microsite for Affirm’s new credit card—driving engagement through clear messaging and clean design.
III. About
What drives my design approach—and how I create impact.
IV. Contact
Have a project in mind or just want to connect? I’m open to collaborate—let’s make something awesome.