A curious, entrepreneurial, and motivational design partner and leader.

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With over 12 years of experience, I lead product design teams to deliver impactful solutions across B2C, B2B, and AI/ML spaces. I drive growth for top tech companies across the US, UK, and Europe, from global enterprises to VC-backed startups.

Leading with purpose:
My philosophy in action;

Show don’t tell
I lead from the front—through the quality of my work, clear communication, and hands-on approach. This inspires my team to take ownership and drive a culture of excellence.
Empower and grow
Growth isn’t just about scaling products—it’s about scaling people. I cultivate a culture of feedback and coaching to build high-performing and resilient teams empowered to lead.
Ship it, progress wins

I’m an impact-driven designer who favours getting things out the door and iterating often. Perfection often slows down progress, and I focus on delivering value as a priority.

Outcomes over output

It’s not about delivering more; it’s about delivering what truly matters. I ensure every initiative, decision, and iteration contributes to long-term value and meaningful results.

Work with the best

I’m driven to build great things with great people—those who challenge me to grow, learn, and perform at my best, while having fun and achieving success together.

Design with intent

I align every decision with the company’s mission, ensuring teams understand the “why” behind their work, connect to the bigger picture, and stay motivated to drive change.

Design leadership

Great ideas aren’t bound by software—they’re everywhere.

As a design leader, I champion exceptional craft and outcomes grounded in data and real impact, strongly believing this is a lever for growth and product differentiation. I’ve designed numerous successful products and apps, confident that great design can transform, drive change, and bring order to chaos.

Mentorship impact

Building a global network in design, research, and tech.

I’ve mentored over 60 professionals, helping them overcome challenges, build influence, and step into leadership roles. I encourage a growth mindset and continuous learning, with a track record of driving transformative change across product, design, and research communities, delivering impactful, measurable results.

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Endorsements

Some good words from people I’ve been lucky to work with.

In a startup especially, there is a constantly shifting focus and Michelle proved able to get stuck into the immediate priorities while never losing sight of the more strategic direction we needed to go in. In particular, I appreciated the way she was organised and self-starting to be able to constantly push forward with key projects and deliver high quality work despite the competing demands on her time and interruptions.

★★★★★
Martin, Head of Product

A strategic thinker who sees the big picture but doesn’t miss the finer details, Michelle is an exceptional product designer. She’s able to see how things fit together in any initiative and pursues every avenue with utmost dedication. 

★★★★★
Heej, Principal Content Writer

Michelle was instrumental in fostering a productive and cohesive relationship between Brand Creative and Product Design. She took the time to understand and address team challenges, presenting them constructively to remove blockers and build a stronger collaborative culture. Michelle is a talented, thoughtful, and dedicated design professional.

★★★★★
Scott, Creative Director

She’s more than a manager – she’s a guiding light. Always caring and thoughtful, she went above and beyond to create a safe environment not just for me, but for the whole team to grow and thrive. Michelle drives significant changes through everyday kindness and actions.

★★★★★
Agaté, Sr. Product Designer

A supportive and empathetic manager, who prioritized the needs of our team members and created a positive work culture where everyone felt valued. She spearheaded a mentorship program that not only allowed team members to upskill but also provided opportunities for mentorship, fostering and growing product design talent within the organization.

★★★★★
Katie, Sr. Product Designer

Michelle is a designer that ticks all boxes of a great leader in a product design environment: the best team player attitude, combined with a structured and informed approach to deliver world class products, while caring for team development and progression.

★★★★★
Luiz, Director, Product Design

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Achievements

Honours & awards achieved
and work I’ve been a part of.

ADPList
Recognised as a Top 1% Mentor in Design
MentorCruise
Ranked among the Top 8% of Mentors

Curio
Editors Choice on the App Store (Apple)
App Of The Day (Apple)
News Apps We Love (Apple)
Featured amongst hottest apps in the UK

Love Home Swap
World’s Best Home Exchange Platform 2021 (1st annual World Travel Tech Awards)
Best Home Exchange Site Award (The Shortyz 2021)

Launchbase
Holiday Swap – Best New Mobile App Winner (The Best Mobile App Awards 2018)
Over 1M+ users in 185 countries
Secured a $15M investment round, achieving $400M valuation in 2023