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Mikaili Hackel
Awarded UX/UI designer, artist, and researcher crafting inclusive, visually engaging experiences.
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Multidisciplinary
Designer
Passionate about creating content and work that is not only aesthetically engaging but also meaningful and impactful designs that evoke emotions and leave lasting impressions. Whether through branding, photography, motion graphics, or digital media, I aim to combine artistry with purpose, creating visuals that resonate with audiences and elevate organizations.
6 Years of
Experience
Under Her Empire | UX Research Intern
Led end-to-end usability research—defining participants, crafting discussion guides, and conducting testing—then synthesized findings into prioritized recommendations that informed prototype iterations, drove cross-functional improvements, and achieved 100% participant return intent.
May - August 2025
N.C. A&T S U: Housing & Residence Life | Graphic Designer & Digital Media Assistant
Created 75+ multi-channel marketing assets and social campaigns, driving 62.5% Instagram growth and 15K+ average impressions, while producing event media and maintaining a cohesive university brand.
August 2024 - May 2026
Media & Repertoire | Graphic Designer & Media Consultant
Produced 100+ digital assets which included promotional graphics, social media content, and website updates while leading high-impact content strategy that boosted engagement by 75%+ through targeted visuals, accessible design, and strategic social media optimization.
June 2021 – July 2024
Freelance | Designer & Illustrator
Developed custom branding and visual identities for 20+ clients—designing logos, social graphics, emotes, and merchandise—while producing featured digital illustrations and growing a personal art brand to 485K+ IG and 494K+ TikTok views through strategic, high-performing content.
June 2020 - Present
Software & Tools
Figma
Design & Prototyping
Visual Studio Code
HTML & CSS
User Interviews
Research Insights
Adobe InDesign
Print Design
Unity
Fundamentals
Adobe Illustrator
Vector Graphic(s)
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Designer, photographer, artist, and entrepreneur.
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UX/UI Design
Other Works
Branding & Marketing
Graphic Design
Illustrative Work