I'm Michal — a strategic product designer with a passion for creating thoughtful, human-centered solutions that drive real-world impact. I work across product, UX, and service design to uncover insights, reframe complex challenges, and design experiences that truly make a difference.
I thrive at the intersection of people, processes, and technology — using systems thinking, research, and collaboration to guide projects from opportunity to outcome. Whether I’m developing tools for frontline workers, shaping sustainable practices, or designing behavior-driven interventions, I aim to create solutions that are intentional, grounded, and meaningful.
Shaped by international experiences and a multicultural perspective, I bring curiosity, empathy, and energy into every project — always designing with people, and always designing for purpose.
Resilience & Work Ethic
I’ve always been someone who figures things out. Whether it’s moving to a new country, learning a skill from scratch, or navigating uncertainty, I show up, stay curious, and do the work. I believe that growth happens when you stick with something, even when it’s tough — and that showing up with consistency matters more than getting it perfect the first time.
Openness & Cultural Awareness
Growing up between cultures and living internationally has shaped how I see the world — and how I relate to people. It’s taught me to listen more, assume less, and stay open to perspectives that are different from my own. I carry this openness into everything I do, whether thats traveling, working with others, or just navigating daily life.
Curiosity & Lifelong Learning
I’ve always been curious — the kind of person who asks a lot of questions and wants to understand how things work. That curiosity extends far beyond work: I love learning about new topics, trying new recipes, and exploring new ideas just because they’re interesting.
Thoughtful Communication
I value being honest, clear, and kind — in relationships, in conversations, and in how I move through the world. I try to communicate in a way that brings people together rather than apart, and I’m always trying to balance what’s being said with how it’s being heard.
Integrity & Purpose
I care deeply about doing things with intention. Whether it’s how I spend my time, where I put my energy, or the projects I say yes to, I try to make choices that align with my values. I’m not motivated by quick wins — I’m more interested in things that have meaning, connection, or potential to create something better over time.
“I worked closely with Michal for 6 months as her manager, during this period she completely made the project her own and became a subject matter expert within months. Michal is an exceptional professional; eager to learn, organized and has a meticulous attention to detail which makes here a great contribution to any team that wants to drive for success.
Michal's presence uplifts the team spirit, infusing enthusiasm into her work and that of her colleagues. Her contributions have been invaluable, and she leaves behind a legacy here at Pon Equipment. Most of all, I personally enjoyed working with her and hope to do so in the future.”
Boris can Toor
General Manager, SITECH Nederland
(former Business Innovation Partner at Pon Equipment & Pon Power BV)
"Michal brings enthusiasm to her projects. She will dive into a subject and make it her own quickly to come to a sound knowledge base. To support her message, she makes brilliant presentations that will stick."
Pieter van’t Hof
Senior Project Manager of Product Development, LelyAfter Sale Manager
(former Program Manager at the Dutch Ophthalmic Center)
"The wireframes you created are a major value add and forced us to think through aspects of the future software in detail that has not been discussed previously. This was a huge help not only in itself, but as a way of working in general."
Monica Ferraioli
Product Manager, Councyl
“I have come to know Michal as a designer with great interest and talent for research. She works independently and combines this with excellent communication skills. She performed an extensive literature study on the topic of motivation and applied the knowledge gained in a tool to promote better use of sit-stand desks in the office (urging people to lessen the amount of time they sit on their chairs for prolonged periods).
Michal is very skilled in setting up and executing user research, showing next to a good sense of research validity, a creative mindset to find a smart and efficient approach in the evaluation of innovative design concepts.
On top of all that she is a nice person to work with. Her enthusiasm alone will certainly spark any team!”
Renate de Bruin
Practical Lecturer, Deflt University of Technology
"Michal completed her master thesis work under my supervision as a full professor in the department of Industrial Design at TU Delft. She graduated with top marks and cum laude.
Michal is very motivated, a talented product service designer and has excellent planning, writing, research and social-communication skills."
David Keyson
Chief Diversity Officer & Master Thesis Chair, Delft University of Technology
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Travel & Adventures
Kayaking
Painting
Spending time with my friends
Bouldering
