About Me

About Me

Hi, I’m Michael Parkin, a graduate of the Human-Computer Interaction Master’s program at Georgia Tech, where I specialized in Product Design & Development. 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 graduate of the Human-Computer Interaction Master’s program at Georgia Tech, where I specialized in Product Design & Development. 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 graduate of the Human-Computer Interaction Master’s program at Georgia Tech, where I specialized in Product Design & Development. 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

2025 - Present

UX/UI Engineer (Pokémon GO)

Niantic, Inc

2024 - 2025

Lead Interaction Designer

Ka Moamoa Lab @ GT

2024

UX Design eCommerce Intern

Lenovo

Education

2023 - 2025

MS in Human-Computer Interaction

Georgia Institute of Technology

2019 - 2022

BA in Digital Arts (Game & Interactive Media)

University of the Witwatersrand

With Love From

With Love From

Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta, Georgia