Hi, I'm Mike Brown!

As a designer with over a decade of experience, I combine my creative and technical skills to design user interfaces that are intuitive, accessible, and engaging. I have a strong eye for composition and a passion for researching human psychology, which enables me to create wireframes that reflect the user's needs and preferences. I am also proficient in front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and Javascript, which allow me to implement my designs with fidelity and functionality.

I have worked on various web and mobile applications for different product lines, collaborating closely with product managers, developers, and stakeholders. I have also led a team of designers in creating marketing materials and launching a new brand identity.

I am always eager to learn new tools and techniques to enhance my design process and outcomes. I am a Certified User Experience Specialist (CUSX) by Nielsen Norman Group, and I have a certificate in User Interaction Design from UC San Diego. My mission is to design user-centered solutions that deliver value and satisfaction to both the users and the business.

April 2024 - Oct 2024

Syracuse University

Collaborated with product managers and developers to create solutions that align user and business needs.
Leveraged research, site metrics, and usability findings to make recommendations and drive strategy.
Led discovery sessions (stakeholder interviews, focus groups, etc.) to capture both client and user needs.
Designed UI components, patterns, and layouts in line with the design vision.

July 2022 - April 2024

Freelance

Created and maintained design systems to ensure consistency across various products.  
Collaborated closely with product managers to define feature requirements and prioritize design enhancement. 
Conducted competitor analysis to identify market trends and inform UX strategy.  
Facilitated design workshops and presented design concepts to stakeholders.

June 2019 - June 2022

Church Pension Group

Optimized designs for various platforms and devices, resulting in improved user accessibility and engagement.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including developers, project managers, and stakeholders, to ensure a seamless user experience across multiple product lines.  
Conducted user research, quality assurance testing, and user testing to inform design decisions.
Participated in code reviews and provided constructive feedback to developers based on current API development.
Developed style guides and design systems for brand consistency and efficiency.

Jan 2019 – June 2019

K. Hovnanian

Led a team of designers in creating visually engaging marketing materials.  
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and launch a new brand identity.  
Conceptualized and designed print advertisements for national campaigns, reaching an audience of over 1 million.

Feb 2018 - Dec 2018

Webster Ink

Participated in design reviews and iterated based on feedback and creative direction all the way through execution.
Collaborated across platforms to create beautiful experiences, bringing them to life through design and storytelling.
Forecasted resource needs and allocated resources to assure completion of objectives within scheduled guidelines.
Created brand identity to match the previous aesthetic while furthering potential uses.

April 2017 - Feb 2018

Yipes! Auto and Graphics of Williston

Created branded visual design concepts and solutions for responsive web design.
Established brand guidelines and style guides for emerging businesses.
Supervised multiple commercial printers via bidding, art approval, quality assurance, and scheduling.
Oversaw production milestones to include art files, data files, data QA testing, and printer schedules.

Feb 2016 - March 2017

Commando LLC

Designed and developed loyalty program application for the company website.  
Provided art direction for photo shoots, resulting in captivating visuals used in various marketing campaigns.
Created web ads to attract customers to the Commando website.