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.

A woman with red hair in a black blazer and blue shirt.

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.

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.

HCI + UX 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!