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UX designer with a background in industrial design, working on research-driven, human-centered experiences across complex systems. My work spans interaction design, prototyping, and physical–digital experiences, grounded in user research and systems thinking. Outside of work, I’m a runner and enjoy activities that keep me curious, grounded, and focused.…

Mikaela Lin

UI Designer, UX Designer, Product Designer, +2

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UX designer with a background in industrial design, working on research-driven, human-centered experiences across complex systems. My work spans interaction design, prototyping, and physical–digital experiences, grounded in user research and systems thinking. Outside of work, I’m a runner and enjoy activities that keep me curious, grounded, and focused.…

Available to hire

UX designer with a background in industrial design, working on research-driven, human-centered experiences across complex systems. My work spans interaction design, prototyping, and physical–digital experiences, grounded in user research and systems thinking.

Outside of work, I’m a runner and enjoy activities that keep me curious, grounded, and focused.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

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Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

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Intermediate

Intermediate

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Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Japanese

Beginner

Work Experience

UI/UX Designer at Open Law

January 1, 2026 - Present

UI/UX Designer responsible for web experience redesign and system-level experience updates. Redesigned Open Law’s core landing page to clarify value proposition, user flow, and information hierarchy, building trust and driving first-time user engagement. Developed scalable, system-level UI patterns and content structures to support ongoing product iteration across the platform.

VR Experience Designer at Health Odyssey Studios

September 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025

Led user research and experience planning for a VR-based Type 1 Diabetes education tool, translating insights into structured learning flows and interactive scenarios. Built and tested a mid-fidelity Unity VR prototype, developing spatial UI, core interactions, and progression logic to support clarity, engagement, and emotional understanding.

Autonomous Vehicle HMI at General Motors

January 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025

Designed multi-surface experiences for a 2040 shared autonomous vehicle, including AR window displays, adaptive UIs, and calming in-cabin interactions. Conducted interviews, journey mapping, and user scenario modeling to uncover future mobility needs and define human-centered design principles. Collaborated across disciplines with automotive designers and engineers to integrate emerging technologies into emotionally supportive in-cabin experiences.

Product Designer Intern at CRODER Cycling

January 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025

User-centered web design and optimization for the company’s website, improving navigation, visual hierarchy, and checkout flow, leading to increased user engagement and order conversions. Maintained brand consistency across web, digital assets, and physical products to strengthen brand identity and customer trust. Contributed to the design, rendering, and manufacturing of bicycle parts and branded merchandise to align physical products with the brand’s digital presence.

UI/UX Design Intern at Brilltek

January 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023

Prototype development and iteration for a gaming performance showcase app using Figma and After Effects to visualize real-time data for engaging user experiences. Conducted usability testing and user research with target users to refine UI components for accessibility and engagement. Collaborated with frontend engineers, clients, and supervisors to translate user research into actionable design decisions and ensure alignment with technical feasibility. Created micro-interactions and motion design elements to enhance UI responsiveness and user engagement in real-time performance visualizations. Led a company-wide branding refresh, redesigning the logo, website, and peripheral products to establish a cohesive, user-friendly brand experience.