Portfolio of Michael Mann. Experience Design Lead @ Publicis Sapient. Previously @ UCLA, Pepperdine University, & Oracle. Specializing in User Experience, Visual, & Information Design.

Michael Mann is an Experience Design Lead based in Los Angeles, specializing in intuitive, accessible, and scalable digital experiences in the financial services space. With over 15 years of experience, he has led cross-functional teams on initiatives ranging from AI-powered banking tools to internal advisor platforms, bringing clarity to complex systems through design.

At Publicis Sapient, Michael has worked with clients like Capital Group, Visa, and Union Bank. At Capital Group, he led the design strategy for an internal advisor platform, scaled a Figma-based design system using components and variables, and co-authored ADA-compliant data visualization standards. 

At Visa, he served as the Senior UX Designer for a responsive redesign of the company’s payment processing platform, delivering a modular system and streamlined navigation that modernized the enterprise experience.

Before joining Publicis Sapient, Michael focused on user-centered projects across education and nonprofit sectors. At UCLA, he led UX efforts on the Smart Recommendations platform—an open-source AI project aimed at personalizing academic journeys for students worldwide. He also co-led a redesign of Pepperdine University’s public-facing website, creating a flexible design system that balanced accessibility, consistency, and departmental needs.

Michael is passionate about building scalable systems, mentoring designers, and using storytelling to bridge the gap between data, design, and strategy. He holds a B.A. in Film and Digital Media from UC Santa Cruz and completed a specialization in Interaction Design at UCLA Extension.