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- 2026
- Brand designer
About
✌️ I'm Mika. A product design partner who uses craft, AI and code to create dead-simple, elegant & user-friendly solutions to the most demanding digital challenges.
I've spent the last decade specializing in system design and B2B apps with method and passion while living most of my free time outside in Les Pyrénées with my 2 kids.
Recent case studies {2023 — 2026}
Common questions
I limit myself to three projects at a time so quality doesn't slip. Budget depends on project scope. Feel free to reach out for more information.
After years across different industries and roles in digital design, I love managing design systems most: finding coherence across scattered elements. Design engineering is where I feel at home, working closely with developers on a team, remote. I prefer startups where B2B and AI meet.
My tool stack has been shifting a lot lately. Historically, Figma for design work (ideation, UX flows, mockups), Obsidian for note-taking and problem framing, VS Code as my IDE, Claude Code as my coding companion. These days tools and process are blending together, and I find myself designing straight in the browser more and more, for better visualization and empathy with the final output, as close as possible to what a user actually experiences.
I'm self-taught and self-driven, and I learned design and product principles the hard way. I dig into complex processes easily and ramp up fast on new domains or technologies. I like short production cycles with a deliverable at the end of each one, so nothing holds up your roadmap.
I work remotely to keep a healthy balance between work and life, but I'll travel anywhere in France for important meetings. If you're near Toulouse, I'll stop by the office to say hi.
A sprint is a one-off, defined project: a clear deliverable (plus an animated prototype), tightly scoped and fast.
An ongoing collaboration where I'm embedded in your team, tools and workflows, shipping features continuously — design system, production, maintenance.
Ask them how it was
Working with Mika is a genuine pleasure! We've been collaborating for several years across various web and mobile projects, and I've consistently valued the quality of his work and his commitment. Beyond his excellent skills as a Designer, Michael has a real ability to steer a project as a whole and guide clients effectively. He grasps issues quickly, knows how to ask the right questions, and does everything necessary to deliver solutions that work for users and for the business alike. A well-rounded, reliable professional who's always a pleasure to work with.
Alexandre Tilleman
Co-founder, laGuild
I really enjoyed working with Mika: he's deeply committed and reliable, with a sharp eye for detail, yet never loses sight of the bigger picture. Our exchanges were always smooth and constructive, even on complex topics. I recommend him without hesitation to any team looking for someone solid, collaborative, and product-focused.
Gabriel Klein
Fintech CTO & Founder
I had the chance and pleasure of working with Michaël on several digital projects. He handled UX for various shared clients, and his approach stands apart from other UX designers I've worked with. He focuses on users' real needs, not just perceived ones, and brings sharp, genuinely insightful analysis to every project. He's always delivered on his commitments, with a real focus on client satisfaction. I highly recommend Michaël!
Laurent Cervilla
Executive & Organizational Coach
I had the pleasure of working with Mika during a long mission at Airbus. It stands out as one of my best experiences. Our design thinking sessions and his ability to really grasp user needs made him the ideal partner for building a product from scratch.
Mathieu Baudonnat
Senior User Researcher
Michael is a sharp and highly effective Product Designer, with a real ability to step back and think at the level of vision and product strategy. He also brings solid expertise in Design Systems. Collaboration with him is always easy and enjoyable.
Nicolas Serré
Senior Product Designer