call me Mickey
I'm Mikeiveka
happy you're here :)
happy you're here :)
hey there 👋
Here's how to pronounce my name: me-kaayy-Eve-kauh
📍currently based in Miami, FL
(open to relocating)
🟢 Available for new opportunities!
I'm a fellow UX obsessed designer, who uses research and data to craft experiences that are meaningful and easy to use. I’ve spent the last 4+ years intersecting design, storytelling, and strategy together in fun & engaging ways.
My background blends business, design thinking, and just the right dash of creative chaos. I hold an MFA in Interactive Media with a UX/UI specialization (May '24) and a BBA in Business Technology and Marketing (May '22) from the University of Miami, Go ‘Canes! 🙌
Event planning ignited my passion for the intersection of usability, creativity, and technology. There, I turned complex and messy problems into intentionally enjoyable experiences.
I’ve worn a lot of hats! From researcher, to designer, marketer, and even project coordinator, each endeavor taught me something new. I've led research with thousands of participants, designed user experiences informed by data, and managed cross-functional stakeholder relationships to bring ideas to life. From service design to product design, I’ve made an impact across the nonprofit, education, and performing arts sectors.
As a connector, I love bridging the gap between what people need and how they interact with products. I listen deeply, ask thoughtful questions, and design with purpose. I thrive on transforming complex systems into simple, delightful experiences.
Currently I’m on the operations team, crafting solutions that emphasize accessibility and collaboration. My work focuses on understanding users and aligning every decision with both business goals and user needs.
I deliver experiences that bridge people, products, and possibility. Digging into research to uncover the “why” behind user needs allows me to merge design with business. Utilizing these principles help me fill the gaps between users and products, and people on teams.
Empathy drives connection in design. Understanding motivations, challenges, and goals guide how I craft solutions that resonate.
Embracing change and uncertainty, I see design as an evolving process. Ideas grow through experimentation and collaboration.
Anchored in detail, even while iterating. I believe thoughtful systems, clear communication, and visual harmony bring cohesion and trust.
As an advocate for aligning business objectives with actionable solutions, I deliver outcomes by strategicly leveraging technology. I’m always exploring emerging tools and brushing up on the latest trends to expand my toolkit. Here are a few programs and techniques I keep in my back pocket. Take a peak inside my computer!
Skills
→ Product Design
→ Usability Testing
→ User Research
→ User Interviews
→ Creative Problem Solving
→ Heuristic Evaluation
→ Prototyping
→ Visual Design
→ Wireframing
Collaboration
→ Agile Design Workflow
→ Leadership for Design Teams
→ Project Management
→ Stakeholder Communication
Software
call me Mickey
I'm Mikeiveka
happy you're here :)
happy you're here :)
hey there 👋
Besides working on products, I find my creative headspace in culinary & dance. When I’m not designing, you’ll probably find me actively living through fitness, reading a good book, exploring a new hobby or watching the latest Formula 1 race.
