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Joan Miguel

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Hi, I'm Joan Miguel. 👋

UX Designer|ASU Alum|Experience Enthusiast

My UX journey started at Arizona State University, an opportunity I earned through the Starbucks College Achievement Plan. Balancing a fast-paced barista role while earning my degree taught me the ultimate UX lesson: how to deliver a seamless, "addictive" experience even during a morning rush.

Why I Design

I'm obsessed with the "sticky" factor and creating apps that are so fun and intuitive they become a natural part of a user's day. I love exploring gamification and high-engagement flows that turn a simple task into a delightful moment.

Life Outside the Pixels

When I'm not in Figma, you'll find me at Stoke Mountain, the first indoor ski and snowboard park in Washington. Working there keeps me connected to the outdoors and the local community of riders.

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Joan Miguel

POSITION / UX/UI Developer

Seattle, WA

(206) 637-0438

joanaberionmiguel@gmail.com

EXPERIENCE

Pool, group vacationing App — UX/UI Designer

Strategy | Uncovered key user insights by conducting usability testing with 5 participants, directly influencing feature prioritization and design strategy

Leadership | Led end-to-end UX for a mobile group-travel app, prioritizing inclusive design and accessibility standards to improve engagement and financial accountability

ASU, Senior Project — Student

Orchestrated a game-day marketing initiative for Wing Stop, enhancing brand visibility during key sporting events

WORK

Stoke Mountain (WA) — Lead Barista (current)

Operations Lead | Solely responsible for all opening/closing procedures, inventory management, and guest experience during peak operational hours

Product Development | Developed and tested new menu items based on rapid feedback cycles, creating a more intuitive and appealing customer journey

Starbucks (WI, WA) — Barista (2017-2022)

Workflow | Managed high-volume orders and drink production in fast-paced environments while maintaining high service standards

Cross-functional Collaboration | Successfully integrated into 4 different store locations across WA and WI, seamlessly adapting to new team cultures and workflows

SKILLS

People | Leadership, Time Management, Multitasking, Team Training, Sales & Client Relations, Community Builder

Technical | Figma, Adobe (Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Lightroom), Trello

Design | Accessibility (WCAG), Design Systems, Prototyping, Information Architecture, User flow, Wireframing, User Research, Usability Testing, Responsive Web, App Design

Teams | Cross-functional collaboration, Data-driven design, Agile Development, Slack

LANGUAGES

English, Ilocano

EDUCATION

Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ — B.S in Graphic Information Technology (summa cum laude)

Focus | UX/UI design in web development technologies.

(Achieved through Starbucks SCRAP program)

Projects

UX ResearchBrand IdentityResponsive WebWireframingInteraction DesignFigma AI

Lawnboy Website Revamp

Partnered with a family-owned small business to modernize their digital presence — crafting a fresh,...

UX ResearchBrand IdentityResponsive WebWireframingInteraction DesignFigma AI

Lawnboy Website Revamp

Partnered with a family-owned small business to modernize their digital presence — crafting a fresh, welcoming site designed to reflect their brand and drive new business.

Cross-functional CollaborationInformation ArchitectureVisual DesignFigma

Custom UX/UI Portfolio Wesbite

Collaborated closely with a software engineer to bring this portfolio to life — conceptualizing, designing,...

Cross-functional CollaborationInformation ArchitectureVisual DesignFigma

Custom UX/UI Portfolio Wesbite

Collaborated closely with a software engineer to bring this portfolio to life — conceptualizing, designing, and iterating entirely in Figma from scratch, then seeing it through to a fully built, deployed website. Every layout, color choice, and interaction was designed with intention to create a seamless and personal experience.

User ResearchApp DesignPrototypingUsability TestingUser FlowsMotion Design

Buffalo Wild Wings Mobile App Feature

Orchestrated a game-day marketing initiative for Buffalo Wild Wings as part of a senior capstone...

User ResearchApp DesignPrototypingUsability TestingUser FlowsMotion Design

Buffalo Wild Wings Mobile App Feature

Orchestrated a game-day marketing initiative for Buffalo Wild Wings as part of a senior capstone project at ASU, developing a mobile app feature concept designed to enhance brand visibility and fan engagement during key sporting events. Conducted user research, built wireframes, and delivered high-fidelity prototypes that translated real fan behaviors into a compelling, intuitive in-app experience.