Hi, I'm michelle! I analyze & distill ambiguous challenges into core themes that pave the way for creative design interventions.

Previously at: dossier creative, the vancouver biennale, and studio robazzo

Case Studies (5)

UX/UI Design, Usability, User Testing, Internship

Vancouver Biennale UI

Designed the UI for the Vancouver Biennale app to support Voxel Bridge, the largest blockchain-based AR experience of its kind.

Brand Identity, Creative Strategy, Naming, Internship

Dossier Branding Internship

Co-created brand identities and naming strategies for 2 clients in the social impact space.

Ethnographic Study, UX Research, Design Evaluation

Delta Farmer's Institute (DFI)

Uncovered opportunities of improvement for the DFI website to help support Delta farmers with water salinity challenges.

Visual Design, Content Strategy, Interaction Design

La Bâtie Visual Assets

Define graphic principles and diverging to create 3 microsites at various points of expressiveness.

My Mindset

I approach all aspects of my life with authenticity, deliberation, open-mindedness, and gentleness — learn more about me.
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Experience

2022
Brand Design Intern
Dossier Creative
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2020 — 2022
Jr. Product Marketing Assoc.
RioT Technology

2021
Experience Design Intern
The Vancouver Biennale
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2020
Graphic Design Intern
Studio Robazzo

Education

New graduate (June 2023) in Vancouver, BC.

Simon Fraser University
2020 — 2023
BSC, Interactive Arts & Technology, Design

Univ. of British Columbia
2017 — 2019
Computer Science

Say Hello

The best stories are told in person —  let's chat!
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michelle_illing@sfu.com
in/michelle-marie-illing/‍‍

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