About Michelle

A detail-oriented brand and product designer with 8+ years of experience creating intuitive, visually appealing designs. I take a holistic approach to design, focusing on crafting engaging, meaningful interactions that improve user satisfaction and drive success. A thoughtful, collaborative leader who inspires teams, designing innovative solutions, and helping brands visually weave their stories.

feel free to move pictures around ^_^

Side Quests

01

Indie Book Author

In 2018, I wrote, designed, and published a book called “Inside Fandoms and Conventions" as a guide to fans and first time comic con goers. Whether you’re a fan or simply trying to understand what motivates a fan, you will find valuable information in this book.

02

Traveler

Every since I was young, I’ve always been curious about the world. One of my bucket list is to see an elephant! This was at "Elephant Sanctuary" in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Despite their size, the elephants were adorable and gentle. So far, I’ve been to 15 countries and counting!

03

Taekwondo

I learned basic Taekwondo with my friends in Seoul. It requires a lot of energy and kicking, but it was still such a fun experience! Taekwondo's philosophy focuses on discipline, perseverance, and self-improvement. I gained a lot from this experience.

Experience

Freelance

Brand & Product Designer

Remote / 2016–2021, 2023–Present

UI/UX Designer

Arlington, VA / 2021–2023

Creative Consultant

Washington, DC / 2021

Book Author

November 2018

Graphic Designer

Alexandria, VA / 2018–2020

Graphic and UX Designer

Arlington, VA / 2017–2020

Web Designer and Research Assistant

Fairfax, VA / 2016–2017

Mentorship

Design Mentor

Remote / 2022-2023

Education

Korean Language

Seoul, South Korea / Spring 2024

UX Certificate

2023

BFA in Graphic Design

Fairfax, VA / 2017

Full resumé available upon request.