I love a good puzzle and the thrill of understanding the problem to figure out how all the pieces fit together in a logical and delightful way.
I see a design challenge like a puzzle.
What pieces are we working with and how do we interact with them? What is needed to be assured success? How will the pieces fit together? And finally, can the intended audience complete the puzzle intuitively and without frustration?
As a designer, I love to explore how we interact with a product and how all the pieces fit together to make all the connections fit in a way that is simple and straightforward for our users.
Over the past two decades, I have worked collaboratively with cross functional teams to create design solutions that work for my clients and their customers and communicate their messages concisely and on brand. My keys to success for any project have been listening (to both what is said as well as what is left unsaid), collaboration, and iteration.
My diverse background in visual design, art direction, illustration, marketing, and entrepreneurship makes adapting to the many languages of the design process, from the client, to sales and marketing, to design and development, and everything in between effortless, helping to minimize miscommunication and costly mistakes. I am a self starter and autonomous worker with a strong work ethic, but also thrive managing or collaborating with a team.
Creating intuitive and visually appealing interfaces that meet user needs and expectations for increased user satisfaction, engagement, and loyalty through research, design, consulting with clients, and conducting usability testing.
Setting the overall direction and goals for the UX, focusing on user needs, motivations, and interactions with the product as well as business objectives. Aligning the brand with the desired user experience at every customer touchpoint.
After working with Michele closely for a few years, I feel confident recommending her for.......whatever she seeks to accomplish!. You see, skills and knowledge can be gained. That is important but not a key differentiator for a long-term successful team-member. Michele consistently demonstrated: individual creativity, team collaboration and leadership abilities, commitment, and more. These qualities made her a prized addition to any project regardless of her specific role. I expect she'd be welcome and appreciated in any endeavor she was committed to. No reservations.
Few people can say they have a boss they loved reporting to during their time at a company, but I can! Her extensive design experience proved to be extremely useful on a day to day basis. She was always quick to help guide the team, offer help when needed, and offer her valuable insight into projects all while keeping a positive attitude. Any company should be happy to have the pleasure of working with her.
Michele is an absolute pleasure to work with! Michele is a very quick learner and is able to lead her team members confidently while making sure everyone's ideas are included. Those who get the opportunity to work with Michele will not be disappointed!
Michele joined the organization as part of a newly-formed communications team and made an impact immediately. She elevated our digital presence and led the way on a complete and comprehensive redesign of all business line logos. Her enthusiasm and commitment to projects and her team are inspiring and invigorating. She managed an incredibly demanding position with grace and determination. Her ability to focus on small details as well as her "big picture" thinking served her well in a very fast-paced environment with multiple programs, schools and businesses. Michele is a true professional and a creative thinker who can take direction or lead the way.
I hired Michele to work at a non-profit agency that did not have an established marketing department. She was able to come in and contribute immediately. She not only had great ideas, she was able to bring them to fruition as well. Her passion for her work was contagious and if given the opportunity, I would hire her again (I tried)!
