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Michael Onwuchuruba Experience Designer
Michael Onwuchuruba Experience Designer
Michael Onwuchuruba Experience Designer
Research • Strategy • Interaction design
Currently serving as a UX Design Strategist for The Elite Collective.
Research • Strategy • Interaction design
Currently serving as a UX Design Strategist for The Elite Collective.
Research • Strategy • Interaction design
Currently serving as a UX Design Strategist for The Elite Collective.
Years experience
4
UX Teams Led
8
Volunteer Impact
$150k+
$150k+
$150k+
$150k+
Industries served
12
12
12
12
Some of my awesome clients
Some of my awesome clients
Explore My Projects
Explore My Projects
Urban Impact
Urban Impact is a Seattle based non-profit that focuses on community development. Org's goal was to better direct web traffic, and use their website to better engage and update their community.
Brand Design | SEO | Content Strategy
UX Strategy | UX/UI Design | UX Research
UX Designer & Community Engagement Manager
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Urban Impact
Urban Impact is a Seattle based non-profit that focuses on community development. Org's goal was to better direct web traffic, and use their website to better engage and update their community.
Brand Design | SEO | Content Strategy
UX Strategy | UX/UI Design | UX Research
UX Designer & Community Engagement Manager
View Case Study
Urban Impact
Urban Impact is a Seattle based non-profit that focuses on community development. Org's goal was to better direct web traffic, and use their website to better engage and update their community.
Brand Design | SEO | Content Strategy
UX Strategy | UX/UI Design | UX Research
UX Designer & Community Engagement Manager
View Case Study
Urban Impact
Urban Impact is a Seattle based non-profit that focuses on community development. Org's goal was to better direct web traffic, and use their website to better engage and update their community.
Brand Design | SEO | Content Strategy
UX Strategy | UX/UI Design | UX Research
UX Designer & Community Engagement Manager
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Joy Media
Ubuntu is a design solution focused on exploring how we might encourage self identifying members of the diaspora to discover and connect with the principles of African Storytelling.
Mobile Design | Mixed Reality Design
Product Design | UX/UI Design | UX Research
Product Design Intern
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Joy Media
Ubuntu is a design solution focused on exploring how we might encourage self identifying members of the diaspora to discover and connect with the principles of African Storytelling.
Mobile Design | Mixed Reality Design
Product Design | UX/UI Design | UX Research
Product Design Intern
View Case Study
Joy Media
Ubuntu is a design solution focused on exploring how we might encourage self identifying members of the diaspora to discover and connect with the principles of African Storytelling.
Mobile Design | Mixed Reality Design
Product Design | UX/UI Design | UX Research
Product Design Intern
View Case Study
Joy Media
Ubuntu is a design solution focused on exploring how we might encourage self identifying members of the diaspora to discover and connect with the principles of African Storytelling.
Mobile Design | Mixed Reality Design
Product Design | UX/UI Design | UX Research
Product Design Intern
View Case Study
Food Trek
Food Trek is a walk-up-and-play multiplayer game that is meant to model Food Apartheid; in which players must balance their nutrition and budget as they choose what foods to catch.
Multimodal Game Design
UX/UI Design | Game Design | Coding | Prototyping
University of Washington sponsored Project
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Food Trek
Food Trek is a walk-up-and-play multiplayer game that is meant to model Food Apartheid; in which players must balance their nutrition and budget as they choose what foods to catch.
Speculative Post-Humanist Tattoo Design
UX/UI Design | Game Design | Coding | Prototyping
University of Washington sponsored Project
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Food Trek
Food Trek is a walk-up-and-play multiplayer game that is meant to model Food Apartheid; in which players must balance their nutrition and budget as they choose what foods to catch.
Multimodal Game Design
UX/UI Design | Game Design | Coding | Prototyping
University of Washington sponsored Project
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Food Trek
Food Trek is a walk-up-and-play multiplayer game that is meant to model Food Apartheid; in which players must balance their nutrition and budget as they choose what foods to catch.
Multimodal Game Design
UX/UI Design | Game Design | Coding | Prototyping
University of Washington sponsored Project
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A Bit About Me
A Bit About Me
A Bit About Me
A Bit About Me
About
I’m Michael — I'm passionate about mapping the ideology of processes, improving lived experiences, and designing a better future.
Define
Currently serving as a Design Strategist for The Elite Collective,
Currently serving as a Design Strategist for The Elite Collective,
Currently serving as a Design Strategist for The Elite Collective,
Currently serving as a Design Strategist for The Elite Collective,
Background
I enjoy crafting experiences that engage users and integrate elements of play and narrative.
I enjoy crafting experiences that engage users and integrate elements of play and narrative.
I enjoy crafting experiences that engage users and integrate elements of play and narrative.
I enjoy crafting experiences that engage users and integrate elements of play and narrative.
Mission
My journey has instilled in me not only a standard of excellence but also a drive to positively impact others.
My journey has instilled in me not only a standard of excellence but also a drive to positively impact others.
My journey has instilled in me not only a standard of excellence but also a drive to positively impact others.
My journey has instilled in me not only a standard of excellence but also a drive to positively impact others.
Tech Stack
Tech Stack
Tech Stack
Some of my favorite UX Reads
Some of my favorite UX Reads
Some of my favorite UX Reads
Some of my favorite UX Reads
Enchanted Objects
David Rose
Enchanted Objects
David Rose
Enchanted Objects
David Rose
Enchanted Objects
David Rose
Bottlenecks
David C. Evans
Bottlenecks
David C. Evans
Bottlenecks
David C. Evans
Bottlenecks
David C. Evans
You Are Here 2
Victionary
You Are Here 2
Victionary
You Are Here 2
Victionary
You Are Here 2
Victionary
Still Curious?
Still Curious?
Still Curious?
Still Curious?
Michael's dedication to caring for his community, and designing impactful solutions is truly awe-inspiring.
Ana Pinto da Silva
Program Director, University
of Washington
Michael's expertise in UX strategy, storytelling, and interaction design was invaluable.
Ashley Cooper
Ashley Cooper
Ashley Cooper
Senior UX Designer, Acuity
Senior UX Designer, Acuity
Senior UX Designer, Acuity
Michael is as stellar as they come, his driven work ethic & meticulous eye to detail aid him in producing excellent work
Chanel Power
Software Engineer, Apple
Common Queries Answered
Common Queries Answered
Common Queries Answered
Common Queries Answered
What is your design process?
My research-led design process begins with problem definition, gathering insights through interviews and observations. These insights inform user-centered design principles, guiding ideation focused on feel and function over aesthetics. Through concept evaluations and iteration based on user feedback I aid my teams in designing the right solution, the right way. Once core functionality is validated, visual design Throughout, research insights drive decision-making, shaping not only the solution but the KPIs and MVPs of our solution.
What is your design process?
My research-led design process begins with problem definition, gathering insights through interviews and observations. These insights inform user-centered design principles, guiding ideation focused on feel and function over aesthetics. Through concept evaluations and iteration based on user feedback I aid my teams in designing the right solution, the right way. Once core functionality is validated, visual design Throughout, research insights drive decision-making, shaping not only the solution but the KPIs and MVPs of our solution.
What is your design process?
What is your design process?
My research-led design process begins with problem definition, gathering insights through interviews and observations. These insights inform user-centered design principles, guiding ideation focused on feel and function over aesthetics. Through concept evaluations and iteration based on user feedback I aid my teams in designing the right solution, the right way. Once core functionality is validated, visual design Throughout, research insights drive decision-making, shaping not only the solution but the KPIs and MVPs of our solution.
What tools and software do you use for UX design?
What tools and software do you use for UX design?
What tools and software do you use for UX design?
What tools and software do you use for UX design?
What is your experience with different methods of UX research?
What is your experience with different methods of UX research?
What is your experience with different methods of UX research?
What is your experience with different methods of UX research?
How do you measure the success of your designs and studies?
How do you measure the success of your designs and studies?
How do you measure the success of your designs and studies?
How do you measure the success of your designs and studies?
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