Michelle Chin

I’m a design leader with 20+ years of experience transforming complexity into clarity. From shaping UX strategy for a $2B portfolio at Oracle to leading design strategy for 250,000 employees at Disney, I thrive where enterprise scale meets human-centered simplicity.

As a first-generation college and master’s graduate, I bring a persistent, "figure-it-out" mindset to every challenge. I bridge the gap between high-level vision and hands-on craft, turning legacy systems into modern, intuitive experiences.

When I’m not leading design teams, I’m likely:

  • Launching a line of sustainable, aesthetic products for the modern pet.

  • Partnering with local rescues and TNR organizations—I’m a "cat mom" to any stray that finds my porch.

  • Firmly believing that tacocat is the peak of linguistic achievement.

Teaching, Speaking, Mentoring

  • Instructor

    UCLA EXTENSION
    UX II - Iteration

  • MHCID

    UC IRVINE
    Master’s in Human-Computer Interaction and Design

  • Mentor / Guest Speaker

    UC IRVINE

  • Guest Speaker

    CAL STATE FULLERTON

  • Cultural Innovator Award

    SAATCHI LA

  • Global Creative Director

    WORLD IA DAY
    Full rebranding for the annual event.

  • Board Member

    UXPA LA

  • Guest Speaker

    TECH TREK

  • Speaker

    DISNEY
    Founding member, opening and closing speaker at inaugural conference.

  • Guest Speaker

    EAST WIND FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH

  • Communications Co-Chair

    OPAL
    Oracle Professional Asian Leadership

  • Global Co-Chair

    OPAL
    Oracle Professional Asian Leadership

  • Member

    DESIGN LEADERSHIP FORUM

  • Teaching Assistant

    MUSEUM OF NEON ART

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