COLLECTION '26

Michael Smith

A Creative lives in Chicago.

Designing seamless digital interactions by focusing on the unique nuances which bring systems to life.

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Profile & Career

Career Journey

I approach design through research, interaction, and visual craft. With a strong grasp of user behavior, information architecture, and hierarchy, I build products that feel clear, intentional, and easy to trust.

Profile Overview

Michael Smith

Education Chicago Institute of Design BFA in Interaction Design

Details Age 24 • Based in Chicago

Core Skills

UI/UX Design Interaction Design WebGL & Shaders GSAP Animation Creative Coding

Lead Product Designer

2024 - Present

Independent Practice • Brooklyn, NY

Running an independent practice — leading UX research, product design, and interface work for select clients across SaaS, e-commerce, and consumer apps. Specialize in clean user journeys and scalable interactive systems.

Product Designer

2022 - 2024

Signal Studio

Owned end-to-end product design for digital experiences in fashion, beauty, and hospitality — from user flows and wireframes to high-fidelity UI and developer handoff.

UI/UX Designer

2020 - 2022

Convey Digital

Built design systems, marketing sites, and product interfaces for early-stage startups and DTC brands, with a focus on conversion paths and modular libraries.