Welcome to my Blog!

A (WIP) home for design experiments and thoughts on design and culture.

Web Design

Building a Web Animation Toolbox

Animations are key moments in a site experience - let's explore 4 approaches towards building them together.

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3/12/2024

A Second Look at the Spotify Redesign

Spotify's latest update improved the library sidebar at the cost of visual clarity. I made some improvements.

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Design Experiment
5/31/2023

Seattle, WA

michaelgkwok@gmail.com

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Experience

Freelance

Design Engineer, 2022-Present

Butchershop Global

Product Designer, 2022

Securitize

Product Designer & Developer, 2021-2022

WithYou

Mobile Product Designer, 2020-2021

Education

University of Washington

Masters Candidate in Human Computer Interaction & Design

University of Pennsylvania

BA, Philosophy Politics and Economics
Minor, Computer Science

General Assembly

UX Design Immersive

Inspired By

Contrasts of sun and shadow // bassy songs in minor key // colorful abstraction // a new statement jacket // Frank Lloyd Wright architecture // sichuan spice // my snakeplant "Medusa"