Michael Morgan
Ui Ux Design Lead @Hack For La
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WORK HISTORY
Ui Ux Design Lead @Hack For La
Los Angeles, CA, US
PARKING INSIGHTS (UX/UI Lead)| Interactive data map for local government• Participated as lead UI/UX designer on an 8-person cross-functional team to update and streamline interactive map visual design and usability utilized by 99 Los Angeles Council Districts. • Conducted interviews and usability tests to define 2 personas using 10 stakeholders. Synthesized data to inform design development. • Created a design system, including components, typography, color system, branding, and responsive grid system, to maintain website, mobile app, and widget design consistency. • Developed skills in Mapbox API while collaborating with 3 developers and 2 data scientists to create styled maps for interactive hi-fi prototypes.DESIGN SYSTEM PROJECT (UI Designer)| Hack for L.A. Component Library• Creating a design system for the entire organization consisting of 32 projects, improving usability and visual design.• Working closely with design team, PM and dev to create components, styles, and design specs using principles of Atomic Design.
EDUCATION
UCLA
Master's degree, Clinical Social Work
Pasadena City College
Digital Media
Thinkful
UX/UI
California State University, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Science - BS, Psychology
ABOUT MICHAEL MORGAN
UX/UI Designer with a deep understanding of psychology, and a range of experience designing apps and websites that bring joy, enhance creativity, and improve well-being.Currently, a Design Lead on a civic tech project involving mapping and data visualization. Also, building an organization-wide component library.My background as a psychotherapist has equipped me with strong research abilities and considerable insights into human cognition. I also have a solid eye for visual design and expertise in collaborating with cross-functional teams.Skillful in-User Testing-Synthesizing Research-Wireframing and Prototyping in Figma-Design Systems-Developmental HandoffI’m always open to chatting about music, photography, cooking, and design! Visit my portfolio at
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