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I am a versatile designer/illustrator, committed to human-centered design, and research-driven solutions. My recent work centers on UX design for complex digital systems, specializing in search interfaces and user research—using personal interviews and data analysis to craft intuitive, accessible experiences. With a master’s degree in UX, I bring a multidisciplinary background in graphic design, web design, UI, and science illustration. I thrive in science communications: translating complex concepts into impactful visuals and interactive storytelling for publishing, museums, botanical gardens, and academic projects. I actively collaborate with researchers, educators, and community organizations to design interpretive signage, educational programs, and art-science initiatives that engage the public and support environmental research. Whether leading a digital product’s UX strategy or visualizing data for science outreach, I am passionate about using design to help people better understand our world—and to support projects making a positive impact. Throughout my career, I have contributed to projects in academia and consultancy, creating designs and illustrations for publishing, science communication, and interpretive signage for museums and botanical gardens. I also develop collaborative art and science programs to engage communities and support environmental research initiatives. Please don't hesitate to contact me, even if you only need help defining your design brief. I'll recommend others if they can do a better job for you.…I am a versatile designer/illustrator, committed to human-centered design, and research-driven solutions. My recent work centers on UX design for complex digital systems, specializing in search interfaces and user research—using personal interviews and data analysis to craft intuitive, accessible experiences. With a master’s degree in UX, I bring a multidisciplinary background in graphic design, web design, UI, and science illustration. I thrive in science communications: translating complex concepts into impactful visuals and interactive storytelling for publishing, museums, botanical gardens, and academic projects. I actively collaborate with researchers, educators, and community organizations to design interpretive signage, educational programs, and art-science initiatives that engage the public and support environmental research. Whether leading a digital product’s UX strategy or visualizing data for science outreach, I am passionate about using design to help people better understand our world—and to support projects making a positive impact. Throughout my career, I have contributed to projects in academia and consultancy, creating designs and illustrations for publishing, science communication, and interpretive signage for museums and botanical gardens. I also develop collaborative art and science programs to engage communities and support environmental research initiatives. Please don't hesitate to contact me, even if you only need help defining your design brief. I'll recommend others if they can do a better job for you.

Paul Mirocha

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UX Designer, Graphic Designer, Illustrator, +2

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I am a versatile designer/illustrator, committed to human-centered design, and research-driven solutions. My recent work centers on UX design for complex digital systems, specializing in search interfaces and user research—using personal interviews and data analysis to craft intuitive, accessible experiences. With a master’s degree in UX, I bring a multidisciplinary background in graphic design, web design, UI, and science illustration. I thrive in science communications: translating complex concepts into impactful visuals and interactive storytelling for publishing, museums, botanical gardens, and academic projects. I actively collaborate with researchers, educators, and community organizations to design interpretive signage, educational programs, and art-science initiatives that engage the public and support environmental research. Whether leading a digital product’s UX strategy or visualizing data for science outreach, I am passionate about using design to help people better understand our world—and to support projects making a positive impact. Throughout my career, I have contributed to projects in academia and consultancy, creating designs and illustrations for publishing, science communication, and interpretive signage for museums and botanical gardens. I also develop collaborative art and science programs to engage communities and support environmental research initiatives. Please don't hesitate to contact me, even if you only need help defining your design brief. I'll recommend others if they can do a better job for you.…I am a versatile designer/illustrator, committed to human-centered design, and research-driven solutions. My recent work centers on UX design for complex digital systems, specializing in search interfaces and user research—using personal interviews and data analysis to craft intuitive, accessible experiences. With a master’s degree in UX, I bring a multidisciplinary background in graphic design, web design, UI, and science illustration. I thrive in science communications: translating complex concepts into impactful visuals and interactive storytelling for publishing, museums, botanical gardens, and academic projects. I actively collaborate with researchers, educators, and community organizations to design interpretive signage, educational programs, and art-science initiatives that engage the public and support environmental research. Whether leading a digital product’s UX strategy or visualizing data for science outreach, I am passionate about using design to help people better understand our world—and to support projects making a positive impact. Throughout my career, I have contributed to projects in academia and consultancy, creating designs and illustrations for publishing, science communication, and interpretive signage for museums and botanical gardens. I also develop collaborative art and science programs to engage communities and support environmental research initiatives. Please don't hesitate to contact me, even if you only need help defining your design brief. I'll recommend others if they can do a better job for you.

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I am a versatile designer/illustrator, committed to human-centered design, and research-driven solutions. My recent work centers on UX design for complex digital systems, specializing in search interfaces and user research—using personal interviews and data analysis to craft intuitive, accessible experiences.

With a master’s degree in UX, I bring a multidisciplinary background in graphic design, web design, UI, and science illustration. I thrive in science communications: translating complex concepts into impactful visuals and interactive storytelling for publishing, museums, botanical gardens, and academic projects.

I actively collaborate with researchers, educators, and community organizations to design interpretive signage, educational programs, and art-science initiatives that engage the public and support environmental research. Whether leading a digital product’s UX strategy or visualizing data for science outreach, I am passionate about using design to help people better understand our world—and to support projects making a positive impact.

Throughout my career, I have contributed to projects in academia and consultancy, creating designs and illustrations for publishing, science communication, and interpretive signage for museums and botanical gardens. I also develop collaborative art and science programs to engage communities and support environmental research initiatives.

Please don’t hesitate to contact me, even if you only need help defining your design brief. I’ll recommend others if they can do a better job for you.

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User Experience Design Lead at University of Arizona, Udall Center for Studies in Public Policy

January 1, 2024 - August 17, 2025

Led user testing efforts to make complex searches on a big data portal intuitive for a broad audience. Responsible for UI design, graphic design, and web design to support a knowledge and discovery platform applying science to environmental law. The role combined usability testing and interface design to enhance user engagement and accessibility from 2019 to 2024.

Design / Illustration Consultant at Paul Mirocha Design

January 1, 1991 - Present

Provided super-realistic digital illustrations for publishing, science, and commercial packaging. Designed interpretive signage for museums and botanical gardens. Created branded brochures, booklets, magazines, posters, and books while managing digital and offset printing. Delivered websites, user research, site audits, SEO, and visual design. This consulting role has been ongoing since 1991.

Artist In Residence at University Of Arizona, Desert Laboratory

January 1, 2021 - August 17, 2025

Developed a collaborative art and science program, a field-drawing course, and a blog for public engagement with the local environment. Awarded funding by the Arizona Commission on the Arts in 2015 for research on the Sonoran Desert sense of place. The position spanned from 2011 through 2021, focusing on community engagement through an art and science initiative.

User Experience Design Lead at University of Arizona, Udall Center for Studies in Public Policy

January 1, 2019 - Present

Conducted user testing to simplify complex search interfaces on a big data portal, making it intuitive for any user. Led UI design, graphic design, and web design efforts for knowledge and discovery platforms applying science to environmental law.

Design / Illustration Consultant at Paul Mirocha Design

January 1, 1991 - Present

Created super-realistic digital illustrations for publishing, science, and commercial packaging. Designed interpretive signage for museums and botanical gardens. Managed design of branded brochures, booklets, magazines, posters, books, and oversaw digital and offset printing. Conducted user research, site audits, SEO, and visual design for websites.

Artist In Residence at University Of Arizona, Desert Laboratory

January 1, 2021 - August 17, 2025

Developed a collaborative art/science program, field-drawing course, and blog to engage the public with the home environment. Awarded a grant from Arizona Commission on the Arts for research on Sonoran Desert sense of place.