Hey, I’m Mike - a UX/UI Designer based in Perth, Western Australia with a background in graphic design and branding. I design thoughtful, scalable digital experiences with a strong focus on accessibility and usability. I’m driven by creating products that not only look great, but deliver meaningful, lasting value to the people who use them.

Michael D'Costa

Hey, I’m Mike - a UX/UI Designer based in Perth, Western Australia with a background in graphic design and branding. I design thoughtful, scalable digital experiences with a strong focus on accessibility and usability. I’m driven by creating products that not only look great, but deliver meaningful, lasting value to the people who use them.

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Hey, I’m Mike - a UX/UI Designer based in Perth, Western Australia with a background in graphic design and branding.
I design thoughtful, scalable digital experiences with a strong focus on accessibility and usability. I’m driven by creating products that not only look great, but deliver meaningful, lasting value to the people who use them.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Web Designer & Founder at jellyjelly
January 1, 2025 - Present
Founded and operated a small independent design studio, delivering UX/UI and product design solutions for several clients across different industries. Collaborated with developers, marketing teams and international clients.
Product Designer at Autoleague
February 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Led end-to-end design process for B2B and B2C products for new tech web and mobile applications, including a new tech AI dealer portal system for hundreds of car dealerships around Australia. Led user research workshops and usability testing to uncover pain points, identify core user goals, and validate high-fidelity designs. Crafted and managed scalable design systems for major national car brands including CARCO, CarPlace, MyMoto, and Fleetcare.
Junior UX Designer at Eq
February 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Worked in a fast-paced agency utilising agile and scrum. Led user research projects such as in-depth user interviews and qualitative user testing. Produced a variety of UX/UI work for clients such as South32, FMG, LWP, Keystart, Westport, StudyPerth, Rottnest Island, Woodside, Western Power, REIWA, Summit Homes and additional companies.

Education

Bachelor of Arts: Digital Design (Minor in Graphic Design) at Curtin University (Bentley)
January 1, 2019 - February 12, 2026

Qualifications

Figma Academy
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026
Mobile UI Design - Affordances: Designing Intuitive UI/Journey Mapping
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026
Interaction Design Foundation courses
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Manufacturing