Hi, I'm Mike Smith, a senior designer with over 20 years of multi-disciplinary experience. I focus on user-centric design that is inclusive, empathetic, and engaging, and I advocate for using design to create tools, products and content with real impact. I work across organisations, building processes, strategies and products, and I thoroughly educate myself about the space I am in to solve the right problems and deliver value for users and business alike. As a self-starter who thrives in dynamic environments, I believe the secret to success is strong, trusting partnerships with clients, clear communication, and active involvement in the design process. I enjoy leading cross-functional teams and turning complex challenges into clearly defined solutions.

Mike Smith

Hi, I'm Mike Smith, a senior designer with over 20 years of multi-disciplinary experience. I focus on user-centric design that is inclusive, empathetic, and engaging, and I advocate for using design to create tools, products and content with real impact. I work across organisations, building processes, strategies and products, and I thoroughly educate myself about the space I am in to solve the right problems and deliver value for users and business alike. As a self-starter who thrives in dynamic environments, I believe the secret to success is strong, trusting partnerships with clients, clear communication, and active involvement in the design process. I enjoy leading cross-functional teams and turning complex challenges into clearly defined solutions.

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Hi, I’m Mike Smith, a senior designer with over 20 years of multi-disciplinary experience. I focus on user-centric design that is inclusive, empathetic, and engaging, and I advocate for using design to create tools, products and content with real impact. I work across organisations, building processes, strategies and products, and I thoroughly educate myself about the space I am in to solve the right problems and deliver value for users and business alike.

As a self-starter who thrives in dynamic environments, I believe the secret to success is strong, trusting partnerships with clients, clear communication, and active involvement in the design process. I enjoy leading cross-functional teams and turning complex challenges into clearly defined solutions.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Design Officer at Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
September 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Designed and built content for online and offline medical guidelines. Managed a user research project to simplify processes and secure stakeholder investment. Liaised with suppliers to design and build a streamlined, user-friendly app with offline capabilities.
Senior design consultant at The Book of Everyone, Barcelona
June 1, 2015 - Present
Delivered award-nominated international campaigns from concept to execution. Liaised with PR, dev teams and press. Created design and communication solutions for a diverse range of clients in Europe and the US. Led cross-functional project teams of developers and content specialists to deliver impactful and engaging communications products.
Freelance Designer/Social media manager at The Book of Everyone, Barcelona
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Delivered campaigns from concept to execution for European and US clients; designed and produced design and communication assets; liaised with PR, dev teams and press.

Education

BsC in Multimedia Technology at University of Greenwich
September 2, 1996 - February 24, 1999

Qualifications

Shortlisted for Cannes Lions Award
March 19, 2015 - March 19, 2015

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization, Consumer Goods, Education, Government, Retail, Travel & Hospitality