MILAN FRANCIS VETTESE
Versatile and self-driven Product & UX Designer with a passion for user-centered design, branding, and digital innovation. My design journey began in high school, where I freelanced as a graphic and brand designer, honing my skills in logo design, visual identity, and marketing assets before attending the University of Calgary. Over time, my expertise naturally expanded into product design and UX/UI design, ultimately leading me to co-found TEAM2 Inc., a digital agency specializing in web apps, branding, and digital product development.
Key Skills & Tools
TEAM 2 INC. Digital Agency, Calgary AB
Product Designer, UX Designer, Design Lead
Tools Used
→ Figma
→ Figjam
→ Adobe Illustrator
→ Adobe Photoshop
→ Adobe InDesign
→ Adobe Lightroom
→ Adobe Acrobat
→ Framer
→ Jira
Led end-to-end Product Design and UX Design processes, including wireframing, prototyping, user flows, interaction design, and user interface design for diverse industries such as healthcare, biomedical research, architecture, professional photography, and land resort development as the lead designer.
Managed complex UX and product design projects from concept to completion, including timeline management, user research, stakeholder communication, and iterative design processes.
Designed and developed brands and digital experiences for clients such as the Canadian Center for Vaccinology (CCfV) and the Canadian Immunization Research Network (CIRN), applying user research, usability-driven solutions, and accessibility best practices to enhance inclusivity and engagement.
Conducted user research to inform design decisions, ensuring intuitive and accessible user experiences across web applications and branding projects.
Created comprehensive information architecture and design systems, optimizing navigation, usability, and overall digital product performance.
Developed and executed branding and graphic design strategies, including corporate identity, marketing collateral, and UI assets.
Managed client relationships, project timelines, and stakeholder communications, ensuring seamless project execution from concept to delivery.
Photosyncro Inc, Calgary AB
Product Designer
Tools Used
→ Figma
→ Figjam
→ Adobe Illustrator
→ Adobe Photoshop
→ Adobe InDesign
→ Adobe Lightroom
→ Adobe Acrobat
→ Asana
→ Customer.io
→ Slack
Led the complete product design transformation for Photosyncro, a SaaS platform for photographers, addressing major gaps in product organization, user experience, and visual design as the sole designer.
Championed the user experience (UX) by conducting user research, usability testing, user journey mapping, and user flow analysis, leading to a complete design overhaul that directly addressed user pain points.
Processed and distilled research findings into actionable insights, developing user personas that guided design decisions throughout the development lifecycle.
Executed the full UX design lifecycle, including user research, wireframing, prototyping, usability testing, and iterative design improvements, ensuring a seamless and intuitive user experience
Revamped the entire product design to enhance usability testing and user flow, ensuring seamless photo purchasing, post-processing, and sharing for both individual and corporate clients.
Developed a comprehensive design system from scratch, establishing branding, UI/UX guidelines, and scalable design components for a cohesive digital experience.
Bridged the gap between developers and stakeholders, providing structured product direction and improving collaboration to resolve workflow inefficiencies.
Implemented Agile/Scrum methodologies, working iteratively to refine the platform based on ongoing feedback, testing, and evolving user needs
True Northern Labs, Calgary AB
Co-Founder & Product Designer
Tools Used
→ Figma
→ Figjam
→ Adobe Illustrator
→ Adobe Photoshop
→ Adobe Lightroom
→ Adobe InDesign
→ Adobe Acrobat
→ Asana
→ Cin7 Inventory Management
→ Isolosity
Led the complete product design transformation for Photosyncro, a SaaS platform for photographers, addressing major gaps in product organization, user experience, and visual design as the sole designer.
Championed the user experience (UX) by conducting user research, usability testing, user journey mapping, and user flow analysis, leading to a complete design overhaul that directly addressed user pain points.
Processed and distilled research findings into actionable insights, developing user personas that guided design decisions throughout the development lifecycle.
Executed the full UX design lifecycle, including user research, wireframing, prototyping, usability testing, and iterative design improvements, ensuring a seamless and intuitive user experience
Revamped the entire product design to enhance usability testing and user flow, ensuring seamless photo purchasing, post-processing, and sharing for both individual and corporate clients.
Developed a comprehensive design system from scratch, establishing branding, UI/UX guidelines, and scalable design components for a cohesive digital experience.
Bridged the gap between developers and stakeholders, providing structured product direction and improving collaboration to resolve workflow inefficiencies.
Implemented Agile/Scrum methodologies, working iteratively to refine the platform based on ongoing feedback, testing, and evolving user needs
Education
Fine Arts and Digital Media
University Of Calgary, 2011-2016, Calgary AB
Computer Science
University Of Calgary, 2009-2011, Calgary AB
