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Michael Patti

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Designing clarity for complex systems.

I design experiences that make powerful systems easier to understand, navigate, and manage. My work spans product design, platform architecture, and tools used by developers and enterprise teams, with a focus on delivering meaningful product outcomes.

Case Studies

Enterprise File StorageEnterprise File Storage
Enterprise File Storage
UX DesignProduct Design
Cloud BackupsCloud Backups
Cloud Backups
UX DesignProduct Design
AI Powered Platform NavigationAI Powered Platform Navigation
AI Powered Platform Navigation
UX DesignProduct Design

Additional Case Studies and Design Work

Mentamorph FinanceMentamorph Finance
Mentamorph Finance
Pro-BonoArt DirectionUX DesignBranding
Texas Observer RedesignTexas Observer Redesign
Texas Observer Redesign
Editorial DesignArt DirectionBranding

Work Experience

IBM | Design Lead: AI Integrations
2026
IBM | Design Lead: Storage
2023-2025
IBM | Designer: Databases
2022-2023
General Assembly UX Bootcamp
2022
Texas Observer | Art Director
2021-2022
Callisto Media | Art Director
2020-2021
Elle Decor Magazine | Art Director
2014-2020
Food & Wine | Senior Designer
2006-2014
Laird + Partners | Designer
2005

How I work

Understand the problem: I start by understanding the user, business goals, and technical constraints, working closely with product and engineering to define the right problem to solve.

Explore solutions: I use sketches, flows, and prototypes to explore ideas quickly, align stakeholders, and identify the strongest direction.

Design with systems in mind: I refine interactions and visual hierarchy while ensuring solutions scale within the design system.

Collaborate through implementation: Design continues through development. I partner closely with engineers to ensure the experience works as intended in the real product.

Measure impact: I evaluate success through product metrics, usability improvements, and user feedback to continuously improve the experience.

Expertise

  • UI/UX Design
  • AI/LLM Experience Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Branding
  • Art Direction
  • Prototyping
  • Agile & Cross-Functional Practices
  • Hiring & Team Management

Tool stack

Figma
Design
Notion
Productivity
Super
Websites
VS Code
Code