Michelle An
Michelle An

Hi, my name is Michelle and I've been designing since age twelve (yes, really)

My early love for Graphics and Web Design can be traced to the early heydeys of Neopets and Gaia Online back in 2004. Like many others at the time, I began to grasp the basics of HTML/CSS through both sites respectively (shoutout to Neopets HTML Guide) and created graphics for webforum use and online blogs (like Xanga)

Although I wasn't able to pursue a degree — and ultimately a career — in Graphics Design due to life circumstances, I still continued to design in my free time, whether it be for personal projects or commissions for my friends. Somehow I found myself working in the video games industry as a Talent Professional and although I loved being in the industry and helping people pursue their passions — I myself felt dispassionate about my job.

With layoffs rampant in the industry, I was finally affected in March 2024 and although it was unfortunate, I've decided to take it in stride and see it as an opportunity to finally pursue a career I'm passionate about: UI/UX + Graphics Design.