About Me

About Me

Hi, I’m Michael Parkin, a masters student at Georgia Tech pursuing a degree in Human-Computer Interaction, specializing in Product Design. Prior to my master's, I earned a degree in Digital Arts from the University of the Witwatersrand, one of the top universities in Africa.

Through all of this I discovered my passion for crafting exceptional user experiences. From UX design, to front-end development, and even game design. I'm excited to delve deeper into the field and to work alongside like-minded individuals to create innovative, accessible, and engaging digital experiences.

Beyond the design world you'll often find me immersed in board games, video games, and capturing moments through photography.

Hi, I’m Michael Parkin, a masters student at Georgia Tech pursuing a degree in Human-Computer Interaction, specializing in Product Design. Prior to my master's, I earned a degree in Digital Arts from the University of the Witwatersrand, one of the top universities in Africa.

Through all of this I discovered my passion for crafting exceptional user experiences. From UX design, to front-end development, and even game design. I'm excited to delve deeper into the field and to work alongside like-minded individuals to create innovative, accessible, and engaging digital experiences.

Beyond the design world you'll often find me immersed in board games, video games, and capturing moments through photography.

Hi, I’m Michael Parkin, a masters student at Georgia Tech pursuing a degree in Human-Computer Interaction, specializing in Product Design. Prior to my master's, I earned a degree in Digital Arts from the University of the Witwatersrand, one of the top universities in Africa.

Through all of this I discovered my passion for crafting exceptional user experiences. From UX design, to front-end development, and even game design. I'm excited to delve deeper into the field and to work alongside like-minded individuals to create innovative, accessible, and engaging digital experiences.

Beyond the design world you'll often find me immersed in board games, video games, and capturing moments through photography.

Experience

Experience

Experience

UX & Game Designer | Graduate Researcher

Ka Moamoa Lab @ Georgia Tech

January 2024 - Present

UX & Game Designer | Graduate Researcher

Ka Moamoa Lab @ Georgia Tech

January 2024 - Present

UX & Game Designer | Graduate Researcher

Ka Moamoa Lab @ Georgia Tech

January 2024 - Present

UX Design eCommerce Intern

Lenovo

June 2024 - November 2024

UX Design eCommerce Intern

Lenovo

June 2024 - November 2024

UX Design eCommerce Intern

Lenovo

June 2024 - November 2024

Education

Education

Education

MS in Human-Computer Interaction

Georgia Institute of Technology

August 2023 - May 2025

MS in Human-Computer Interaction

Georgia Institute of Technology

August 2023 - May 2025

MS in Human-Computer Interaction

Georgia Institute of Technology

August 2023 - May 2025

BA in Digital Arts (Game, and Interactive Media, Design)

The University of the Witwatersrand

January 2019 - December 2022

BA in Digital Arts (Game, and Interactive Media, Design)

The University of the Witwatersrand

January 2019 - December 2022

BA in Digital Arts (Game, and Interactive Media, Design)

The University of the Witwatersrand

January 2019 - December 2022

With Love From

With Love From

With Love From

Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta, Georgia