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about me

I'm a UX designer aiming to amplify the human experience through accessible and meaningful designs. I'm currently designing @ the MSU Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation!

I recently graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Information Science from Michigan State University. I concentrated on Human Centered Technologies and pursued minors in Graphic Design and Business. Furthermore, I was heavily involved in designing for student startup ventures at the MSU Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Alongside, I served as the Vice President of the Michigan State Chapter of the American Institute of Graphic Arts and was a member of the MSU Student Allocation Board. Now that I've graduated, I'm looking forward to furthering my education with a Masters in HCI, set to graduate in May 2025. My ultimate goal is to pursue a career in UX Design. This summer, I'm excited to embark on a new journey as a Marketing Design Intern at Lenovo.

experience

  • June - July 2024

    Web & Solutions Marketing Design INtern

    Lenovo

    Morrisville, NC

    As a Marketing Design Intern, I will be designing PowerPoint presentations for various audiences, conducting research to support asset content and create visual elements to enhance presentations. Furthermore, I will collaborate with the marketing team to ensure consistency with branding, and contribute to content audits and project manage web translation tasks.

  • Sept 2023 - Present

    Ux & Graphic Design Intern

    MSU Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

    East Lansing, MI

    As a UX & graphic design intern, I consult with student startup ventures for design needs, conduct various forms of user research, perform usability testing, develop design concepts in wireframes and prototypes, and assist students in the implementation and launch of their design.

    Sept 2023 - Present

    UX and graphic design intern

  • May - Aug 2023

    UX Design Intern

    Avanade Inc.

    Chicago, IL

    As a UX design intern, I collaborated within a cross-functional team to create digital experiences tailored for Avanade client, conducted various forms of user research and analysis, designed intuitive wireframes and interactive prototypes for a healthcare website, and adapted design strategies to align with client needs.

  • May - Aug 2023

    Vice President

    Michigan State AIGA

    East Lansing, MI

    As vice president of Michigan State AIGA, I collaborate with the President to ensure the seamless operation of the club, deliver informative presentations aimed towards design, plan and execute various design meetings and events, and previously designed the MSU AIGA website.

    Nov 2022 - Present

    Vice President

  • Aug - Nov 2022

    Communications Director

    Michigan State AIGA

    East Lansing, MI

    As the communications director of Michigan State AIGA, I designed and developed the club's website while continuously maintaining it through the semester. In addition, I sent out news letters to club members to keep them informed.

education

2024 - 2025

master of human computer interaction

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI

Throughout this program, I'll be immersed in courses focusing on user experience research, honing my skills in understanding user behaviors and preferences to create meaningful digital experiences.

2021 - 2024

bachelor of information science

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI

Specializing in Human-Centered Technologies, I complemented my degree with minors in Graphic Design and Business. This combination equipped me with a holistic understanding of user-centric design principles.

2022 - 2023

UX Design Certification

Google

Remote

Throughout seven courses, I participated in interactive lessons, practical exercises, and real-world projects to develop a deep understanding of UX principles and methodologies.

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contact me

Mikayla Slavin

UX designer

phone

(906)204-6226

email

mikaylaslavin4@gmail.com

LinkedIn

www.linkedin.com/in/mikaylaslavin