Michael Potter

Chicago IL• 847-946-8545 • mpotter2002@gmail.com

SUMMARY

I am a passionate designer and avid tech enthusiast striving to create intuitive, and interactive designs. While also looking out for new trends and ideas to incorporate.

Work Experience

Web/Design Consultant and Theater Assistant, North Shore Dance & Theater
Jun 2016 - Aug 2023
  • Update and maintain their website
  • 3-D printed props for different sets
  • Assist with rehearsals by running lines and scenes with youth
Web Design and Operations Consultant, Finds For You
September 2018 - August 2021
  • Assisted in redesigning store website to improve customer experience
  • Help in creating organizational systems and keeping inventory categorized
  • Pulled products to create listings and fulfill orders
Front of House Associate, Lou Malnati’s
April 2017 - 2025
  • Ensure customers satisfaction and needs were met
  • Prepare food and maintain a safe and clean environment
  • Communicate with a team to make sure orders were correct and on time

EDUCATION

Bachelors of Science in User Experience Design
DePaul University

Projects

Culture Canvas Cafe

April 2024 - June 2024
  • Communicated with the client to assess their needs and the community they serve
  • Wire-framed, and prototyped, iterated through versions of the website
  • Created a fully functioning WordPress site that met client's and community needs
Once Upon Our Time Capsule
January 2023 - March 2023
  • Created digital prompts that youth could interact with to add content to a time capsule
  • Created a physical prototype of a kiosk that youth could interact with digitally or use to upload physical content.

Additional information

Tools: Figma, Framer, HTML, CSS, Wordpress, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign
Skills: Low Fidelity Prototyping, High Fidelity Prototyping, Wire-framing, User Research, Usability Testing, Interface Design, Market Research, Digital Marketing analytics & SEO

Michael Potter

Chicago IL• 847-946-8545 • mpotter2002@gmail.com

SUMMARY

I am a passionate designer and avid tech enthusiast striving to create intuitive, and interactive designs. While also looking out for new trends and ideas to incorporate.

Work Experience

Web/Design Consultant and Theater Assistant, North Shore Dance & Theater
Jun 2016 - Aug 2023
  • Update and maintain their website
  • 3-D printed props for different sets
  • Assist with rehearsals by running lines and scenes with youth
Web Design and Operations Consultant, Finds For You
September 2018 - August 2021
  • Assisted in redesigning store website to improve customer experience
  • Help in creating organizational systems and keeping inventory categorized
  • Pulled products to create listings and fulfill orders
Front of House Associate, Lou Malnati’s
April 2017 - 2025
  • Ensure customers satisfaction and needs were met
  • Prepare food and maintain a safe and clean environment
  • Communicate with a team to make sure orders were correct and on time

EDUCATION

Bachelors of Science in User Experience Design
DePaul University

Projects

Culture Canvas Cafe

April 2024 - June 2024
  • Communicated with the client to assess their needs and the community they serve
  • Wire-framed, and prototyped, iterated through versions of the website
  • Created a fully functioning WordPress site that met client's and community needs
Once Upon Our Time Capsule
January 2023 - March 2023
  • Created digital prompts that youth could interact with to add content to a time capsule
  • Created a physical prototype of a kiosk that youth could interact with digitally or use to upload physical content.

Additional information

Tools: Figma, Framer, HTML, CSS, Wordpress, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign
Skills: Low Fidelity Prototyping, High Fidelity Prototyping, Wire-framing, User Research, Usability Testing, Interface Design, Market Research, Digital Marketing analytics & SEO