Hey there, I'm Michaela :]
Product/UX Designer with experience in both B2B and B2C products. I thrive at the intersection of user research and UX design, and I can jump into UI when the pixels demand it.
Iām passionate about helping mission-driven organizations and non-profits improve their platforms and tools to create meaningful impact.
Currently at B Lab Global (B Corporations) and pursuing my Master's in Human Factors in Information Design at Bentley University.
Recent Work
Project Management Tools for B Impact
Helping teams manage B Corp certification with a clear, collaborative project management workflow.
My Role
UX Research, UX Design
Team
Me, 4 Devs, PM
Timeline
2024-2025
š§ Coming Soon
Document Management for B Corp Certification
A centralized space for B Corps to upload and organize evidence, reducing delays and rework in certification.
My Role
UX Design
Team
Me, 2 Devs, PM, BA
Timeline
2025
Past Work
Experience
2024 ā Present
B Lab Global
Senior UX Designer
Lead UX research and design, streamlining B2B B Corp certification workflows.
2021 ā 2024
B Lab Global
UX Designer
Redesigned analytics platform, enabling B Corps to aggregate and visualize data.
2020 ā 2021
Cairnspring Mills
UX/UI Designer
Redesigned e-commerce, increased conversions 30%, built reusable Shopify templates.
2015 ā 2020
Sunrun
Design Engineer
Began applying UX methods, shadowing, and systems thinking to improve intranet processes, laying the foundation for my transition into UX.
Education
expected 2026
Bentley University
M.S. Human Factors in Information Design
Focus on designing meaningful, research-driven, systems-oriented user experiences.
CareerFoundry
UI Immersive
6-month intensive in UI design and usability principles.
UC Irvine
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
Built a strong foundation in systems thinking and problem-solving.
Testimonials
"Michaela has a remarkable ability to collaborate effectively with both team members and stakeholders, and consistently demonstrates strong analytical thinking by extracting valuable insights from research to serve as a foundation for ideation and problem-solving.ā
- Jessie Evans, Product Manager, Patagonia (ex-B Lab Global)
"Michaela has played a pivotal role in how we approach product development at B Lab. She continuously emphasizes the importance of research and has brought a more regular cadence of interviewing and usability testing to our team.
- Kim Connell, UX Design Manager, B Lab Global