Mikayla Slavin
About Mikayla Slavin
Mikayla Slavin serves as the President of AIGA Design and is currently a UX & Graphic Design Intern at Michigan State University's Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. She has held various roles in design and leadership, including positions at Avanade and BIGGBY COFFEE, while pursuing her studies in Human Computer Interaction and Information Science at Michigan State University.
Current Role at AIGA Design
Mikayla Slavin serves as the President of AIGA Design, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she leads initiatives and oversees the activities of the organization, contributing to the design community. Her leadership is focused on fostering collaboration and promoting design excellence.
Experience at Michigan State University
Mikayla is currently a UX & Graphic Design Intern at the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Michigan State University. She has been in this role since 2023, working in a hybrid environment. Her responsibilities include creating user-centered designs that enhance the experience for students and entrepreneurs.
Previous Roles at AIGA Design
Prior to her current position, Mikayla held multiple roles at AIGA Design. She served as the Communications Director from 2022 to 2023, where she managed communication strategies. Additionally, she was part of the Social Committee for a brief period in 2022, contributing to event planning and community engagement.
Educational Background in Human Computer Interaction
Mikayla is pursuing a Master of Arts in Human Computer Interaction at Michigan State University, expected to complete her studies in 2025. This program equips her with skills in user experience design, usability testing, and interaction design, which she applies in her internships and projects.
Professional Experience in UX Design
Mikayla has gained practical experience in UX design through various internships. She worked as a UX Design Intern at Avanade for three months in 2023, where she focused on user experience projects. Additionally, she is currently a Web & Solutions Marketing Design Intern at Lenovo, a role she began in 2024.