Hi, I'm Michelle.

I’m a UX/UI designer who believes digital spaces should feel as welcoming as physical ones.

I specialize in emotional design and inclusive research, crafting experiences that gently guide users through complex moments. I love paying attention to the small shifts in user behavior—the things people feel but don't always say.

Ultimately, I design to bring a sense of calm and care to everyday technology.

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Experience

Completed · July 2026

Digital Experience Design Intern (Co-op)

C3 Lab (George Brown College)

Designed and built "The Boxx" art gallery website using WordPress. Customized themes and optimized user interactions for a seamless digital gallery experience.

Completed · 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

Certifications

Adobe Illustrator Essentials

Udemy

Responsive Web Design Essentials - HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap

Udemy