Michelle Fan
Principal Product Designer @ Picsart Founder @ TheUXHour | UX Coach & Mentor with 10+ years experience leading product designAbout
I’m Michelle, Principal Product Designer @ Picsart, UX Coach & Mentor.
I’ve been designing in tech for 10+ years, and have worked with hundreds of founders, product teams and leaders to set the bar for great design, product strategy and innovation. I’m a passionate problem solver at heart and empower people through intentional design.
Experience:
- 10+ years experience in product (UX/UI) design
- Built multiple high-performing design teams
- Led design across startup to mature companies
- Taken B2C and B2B SaaS products to market
- Founded a Product Design coaching program
- A global network in Product / Design / Tech
I’ve helped designers break into awesome teams and worked with them to;
· Navigate a successful career in design & tech
· Acquire skills needed to grow or get promoted
· Overcome roadblocks and challenges
· Build a body of work for compelling portfolios
· Prep for interviews and whiteboard challenges
· Become effective in leadership roles
As your mentor, I will offer my experience to support and guide you on your journey. Let's connect!
What mentees say
Jonathan
on5 out of 5 stars
I had no idea what to expect, but after the first one-on-one session with Michelle, I knew she was the right mentor for me. She's a true professional with a keen ear. She is a warm, encouraging, and patient teacher. I only wish we had more time together on the mentorship programme. However, I would recommend her to anyone who is getting started with product development because she will definitely help you find structure and give you good advice for any roadblocks in your path.
Daria
on5 out of 5 stars
Michelle is a thoughtful and responsible mentor. Within a month, she helped me to get to a better spot with my project. I had an actionable plan after every session with her, and Michelle helped to find the gaps I had and advised me on how to circumvent my blockers.
Lindsay
on5 out of 5 stars
I had an excellent first one-off session with Michelle and plan to meet with her again. She is a very warm, encouraging mentor, and would recommend her to anyone preparing for an upcoming interview or for general mentorship.
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Mentorship Plan
$390 / month
Up to 3 calls per month
Unlimited Q&A via chat
Expect responses in 2 days
Tasks & exercises
Flat fee, no hidden costs
7 day free trial! Cancel anytime.
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One-off sessions with Michelle
One-off sessions are a great option if you’re looking for specific advice on a certain topic.
Introductory Call
If you're looking for a long term mentor, and you're just not sure about how this all works – this should be for you. This will be an informal conversation to introduce myself and how it works, to make sure my mentorship is the right …
Expert Consultation
Whatever doesn't fit the mold: need a career strategy or got something specific you’d like help with? Get a full hour with me to discuss your needs. As your mentor, you can leverage my experience to support and guide you in your career. I can …
CV Feedback
As a hiring manager, I’m fortunate to have built an extraordinary design network over the last 10 years. I’ve also had the pleasure of interviewing and hiring some of the industry’s top designers across startups, agencies and large organisations. Whether you are entry, mid or …
Portfolio Review
Building a winning portfolio is comprised of several key aspects, and is as much about your approach as it is about the design. I’m a hiring manager who regularly reviews portfolios, and has given invaluable advice to designers of several disciplines (UX, UI, product, research …
Leadership Coaching
Whether you’re a new manager or looking to develop leadership techniques, understanding yourself can greatly impact the success of your team, the organisation and on a personal level. You can leverage my expertise as a design leader ― I can provide support across many areas; …
Interview Preparation
As an experienced hiring manager, my day-to-day involves working with leadership and recruitment teams to make strategic decisions about who to hire, why we need to hire them and why we should pass on certain candidates. In the last 10 years, I have built an …
LinkedIn Profile Review
The power of a great LinkedIn profile is more relevant than ever and should not be underestimated! Firstly, it's a place for you to build your brand, showcase your experience and build connections. Having a quality profile can help you open doors, get discovered by …
$390 / month