Hi, I'm Michelle.

I’m a focused Digital Experience Designer who builds interactions that feel gentle, thoughtful, and human.

My work blends rigorous research, emotional design, and inclusive principles to support users in the moments they need clarity the most. I design by paying attention to feeling — the small shifts, the emotional cues, the quiet needs people don’t always say out loud.

My goal is to create technology that meets people where they are, with calm and care.

Michelle Miyata Portrait

Experience

January 2026 - May 2026

Coding Team

YES Show Committee (Website)

Contributed to the web development and coding team for the Year End Show (YES).

Completed · Fall 2025

Lead UX/UI Designer

UnionMoods (AR Experience)

Led the design of an emotional AR wayfinding system for Union Station. Focused on connecting commuter moods with physical space.

Completed · Fall 2025

UX/UI Designer

StudyBuddy App

Designed accessible productivity features including read-aloud, live transcription, and sensory-friendly focus tools.

Completed · Summer 2025

Designer

Puzzle Piece Emotional Design

Created a conceptual framework and visual series exploring alignment, clarity, and emotional resonance in digital interfaces.

Education

In Progress

Honours Bachelor of Digital Experience Design

George Brown College — School of Design

Bridged into the Bachelor program in 2025 from Interaction Design

Completed

Advanced Diploma in Interaction Design

George Brown College