Oh Hey! I'm Micah 👋🏽

I'm a full-stack Principal Product Designer with over eight years of experience approaching my work with a core belief: design can genuinely improve lives. I'm really drawn to projects with a purpose, particularly those focused on empowering marginalized communities. My work at CommonLit, Spot, and Tasseled, and other mission-driven ventures reflect this commitment to impact products.

My career has deeply informed by my earlier experience as a Brand Designer, and helped sharpen my eye for visual identity and strategic communication. This real-world Brand fluency gives me a deep understanding of the crucial relationship between UX strategy and UI design.

I've helped numerous 0-to-1 startups find their footing. I thrive on collaborating with founding teams to align on mission and vision, establish initial brand presence, and design impactful MVPs that are both user-friendly and brand-cohesive.

I'm skilled at shaping product direction, establishing effective design systems, and mentoring colleagues to elevate our collective work. I'm looking for opportunities to connect with passionate teams where strategic thinking, a user-first mindset, and a commitment to impactful design come together.