Mel Wise
About Mel Wise
Mel Wise is an Accessibility Designer at FranklinCovey, specializing in ADA and WCAG accessible design, with a background in graphic design and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Title: Accessibility Designer
Mel Wise currently holds the title of Accessibility Designer at FranklinCovey, where they have been working since 2021. In this role, Mel focuses on ADA and WCAG accessible design, ensuring that digital products are inclusive and accessible to all users. This position highlights their expertise in creating solutions that cater to people with disabilities, emphasizing usability and accessibility in design.
Previous Role: Production Design Manager at FranklinCovey
Before their current role, Mel Wise worked as a Production Design Manager at FranklinCovey from 2018 to 2021. During these three years in Salt Lake City, Utah, Mel was responsible for overseeing the production design processes, ensuring that design projects were executed efficiently and met the company's standards. This role allowed Mel to hone their skills in managing design workflows and coordinating with various stakeholders.
Early Career in Graphic Design
Mel began their career as a Graphic Designer at AlphaGraphics from 2016 to 2018 in Sandy, Utah. Concurrently, they contributed as an Issue Design Contributor for SLUG Magazine in the Greater Salt Lake City Area during the same period. Mel's early work laid a strong foundation in graphic design, allowing them to develop a keen eye for detail and creative problem-solving skills.
Education in Graphic Design and Fine Arts
Mel Wise holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design from the University of Utah, where they studied from 2011 to 2016. Additionally, they pursued studies in Painting & Museum Studies at Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis from 2008 to 2010. This diverse educational background has equipped Mel with a broad skill set, combining the technical aspects of graphic design with an appreciation for fine arts and museum studies.
Commitment to Accessibility and Inclusion
Specializing in ADA and WCAG accessible design, Mel Wise is dedicated to creating inclusive design solutions. They actively contribute to increasing diversity representation in the field of graphic design as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. Mel's work is driven by a commitment to using design as a catalyst for change, focusing on promoting the exchange of ideas rather than simply selling objects.