I ship the front-end
I write semantic HTML, CSS, and ARIA myself. Focus states, keyboard flows, and screen-reader behavior make it into production, because I build them, not just spec them.
A designer
with an eye
for detail
Hi! I am Michelle Chen
Designing digital products across EdTech, FinTech, AgTech, AI, and government. My agency experience spans UX research, front-end development, CMS platforms, and WCAG accessibility. Grounded in field research and human-centered design, I collaborate closely with engineers in Agile teams to transform complex problems into intuitive, accessible products.
Featured work
I design accessible,
AI-driven web products.
Scan a receipt with AI + OCR, split the bill in seconds.
One WCAG 2.1 AA home for 30 indigenous museums.
Technician UI for an AI-assisted farm drone.
One WCAG 2.1 AA home for 30 indigenous museums.
Technician UI for an AI-assisted farm drone.
Coming soon
A water education platform helping Arizonans make informed decisions.
More work
Client work, class explorations, and side builds that shaped how I approach accessible web products.
What can I bring
Accessibility, real-world tested
I've hand-coded a live WCAG 2.1 AA government platform. With EAA and ADA Title II deadlines landing, I help teams ship compliance as working code, not a checklist.
A real bridge to engineering
I speak engineering's language: designs grounded in what's shippable, fewer dropped details, and a smoother handoff because there's less to hand off.
About
Originally from Taiwan, I moved to Arizona in August 2024 for my M.S. in UX/HCI at Arizona State University (May 2026). I speak fluent Mandarin and am learning Japanese and German.
I design across web + mobile, ship front-end work, and collaborate closely with engineers. Hackathon award winner (2nd Place, RoseHack 2025 for Daily Moo Mood) and People's Choice · Endstar Game Maker Spark Challenge recipient. I care about community as a Student Adobe Ambassador at ASU and through Toastmasters.
Education
May 2026
M.S. UX/HCI
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ · GPA 4.0/4.0
Work Experience
Jun 2025 – May 2026
UX/UI Designer at VisLab
Designed scalable, accessible UI for multi-tenant Drupal apps and an EdTech water-resource platform through research, prototyping, and close engineer collaboration.
Jun 2025 – May 2026
Student Adobe Ambassador at Adobe
Engaged in community-building initiatives to promote Adobe Express, developed communication skills through hands-on Adobe tools, and provided product feedback to improve user experience.
Oct 2023 – Sep 2024
UX/UI Designer at M-think Technology
Raised core task success rates 15% through analytics-driven UI iterations, modular component specs, and cross-platform QA before handoff.
Mar 2023 – Sep 2023
Interface Specialist (Volunteer) at Toastmasters International
Redesigned the organization website in Figma and HTML/CSS, improved mobile layout and visual hierarchy, and streamlined navigation to increase member engagement.