Hi again, I'm Mikaela

As a self taught artist, I utilize my 5+ years of experience in graphic design and digital illustration to construct creative, effortless user experiences that go outside of the box.

Outside of the classroom, I’m a member of Purdue’s Women in Technology club where I network with other women and mentor high school students interested in technology related career fields. I’m also a dancer with Purdue's Higher Ground Dance Company.

Design Philosophy

I always follow three principles: energy, innovation, and equality.

This means having the passion and drive to achieve excellence, creatively finding new solutions to existing problems, and ensuring equity + justice in every project I work on.

More About Me

In my free time, you can find me drawing, hiking, dancing, or singing along to my favorite songs. You can check out my most recent playlist here.

A recent trip to Red River Gorge over the summer at Indian Staircase Trail.

One of my contemporary dances for Higher Ground Dance Company, "Work Song" by Hozier.

UX Studio 3 friends at Purdue, with some of our prototypes!

Dancing with my friends at Higher Ground's semester showcase!

Hiking the Yellowstone canyon with my brothers!