UX Research & Design Portfolio

Hello, I'm
Michael Romanek.

3rd-year UX Engineering student at Milwaukee School of Engineering — specializing in qualitative research, accessibility evaluation, and conversational AI design.

I go to the user first. I build from evidence.

About Me

Michael Romanek

I'm a UX Researcher and Designer with a genuine curiosity about why people make the decisions they do. My work spans field observations, semi-structured interviews, WCAG accessibility audits, and Figma design systems — always with a focus on turning raw insights into actionable recommendations.

I'm also completing a certificate in AI for Emerging Applications with a medical imaging focus, sharpening my understanding of human-AI interaction at the frontier.

Qualitative Research WCAG Accessibility Conversational AI Affinity Mapping Figma HTML/CSS/SCSS Eagle Scout

Selected Projects

COVE UX Research

COVE Space UX Research

Mixed-methods field study using contextual observations and semi-structured interviews. Synthesized findings via affinity mapping into evidence-backed design recommendations.

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High-Fidelity UI Design

High-Fidelity UI Design System

Comprehensive Figma design system with 15+ screens, interactive prototypes, and a reusable component library built for developer handoff.

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Rocket Club UX Rebrand

Rocket Club UX Rebrand

Lead UX Designer responsible for website design, branding, cross-functional collaboration, and accessibility evaluation for MSOE's Rocket Club.

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Contact Me

Let's Work Together

Open to UX Research internships, UX consulting, and freelance accessibility audits.