Michael Experience Design

Good design builds loyalty

I design digital experiences that build emotional connection.

Selected work

What I do

Emotional connection

Mapping the journey across every brand touchpoint and designing the moments that make people feel something.

Loyalty & rewards

Rewards experiences that give customers a reason to come back.

Conversion that lasts

Turning that connection into measurable results: more sign-ups, more engagement and customers who stay.

Experience

Before joining Publicis Sapient, I focused on user-centered projects across education and nonprofit sectors.

At UCLA, I led UX on the Smart Recommendations platform, an open-source AI project that personalizes academic journeys for students worldwide. I also co-led a redesign of Pepperdine University’s public website, creating a flexible design system that balanced accessibility, consistency and departmental needs.

I’m passionate about building scalable systems, mentoring designers and using storytelling to bridge the gap between data, design and strategy.

NowPublicis SapientExperience Design Lead
PreviouslyUCLAUX lead, Smart Recommendations — open-source AI platform
PreviouslyPepperdine UniversityCo-lead, website redesign and design system
PreviouslyOracleDesign Lead
EducationUCLA ExtensionSpecialization, Interaction Design
EducationUC Santa CruzB.A., Film and Digital Media