# Mike Zaengle > Senior UX / Product Designer - Design & Innovation @ Guidehouse currently designing web + mobile experiences for federal security and transportation projects Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/mikezaengle Hello! I'm an impact-driven designer with over 12 years of multi-disciplinary product design experience on large-scale projects within transportation, sustainability, agriculture, finance, and healthcare. With a passion for design and a track record of success in creating impactful products, Mike is committed to designing solutions that have a positive impact on people and the planet. He has honed his skills as a designer, researching and conceptualizing innovative solutions, creating engaging user experiences, and developing compelling design strategies. Through his experiences, he is able to utilize his multi-faceted design skillset and translate that across company disciplines for any objective needed. This allows him to ideate through solutions that need to integrate diverse elements into a cohesive outcome. Most importantly, he brings hustle and an unbridled ambition to be the best designer he can be. As an award-winning designer, inventor, and entrepreneur, Mike brings a wealth of experience and a passion for creating products that make a difference. With experience in both corporate and startup environments, he understands what it takes to deliver high-quality, on-time and on-budget products that exceed expectations. His work can be viewed at MikeZaengle.com ## Work Experience ### Senior UX/UI Designer @ Guidehouse Jan 2021 – Present At Guidehouse, I work as a Senior UX/UI Designer leading the design of complex, user-centered digital solutions for federal and healthcare clients. My responsibilities included end-to-end product design—from research and user flow optimization to wireframing, prototyping, and high-fidelity UI—often serving as the sole or lead designer on large-scale initiatives. ### Independent Designer @ Z3 Creative Jan 2017 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area As an Independent UX, Product, and Graphic Designer, I have spent the past 7 years crafting solution-focused designs for a diverse range of clients and startups, including Hornblower Group, Beecosystem, Cecelia Health, Frisco Brandy, Swag.com, GreenTowers, and Cushman & Wakefield. My expertise spans UX/UI design, product strategy, branding, and visual communication, allowing me to create seamless digital experiences and impactful brand identities. I have collaborated with founders, executives, and creative directors to research, conceptualize, and design user-centric solutions, whether for mobile applications, business proposals, or marketing assets. At Cecelia Health, I conducted user research, journey mapping, and prototyping to design a health management app, while at Swag.com, I refined product interfaces and brand materials to enhance customer engagement. My role as Lead Designer at Hornblower Group involved designing high-stakes business proposals worth over $1B, blending research, storytelling, and visual design to drive business success. By merging UX research, product design, and graphic design expertise, I create intuitive, engaging, and strategy-driven solutions that not only enhance user experiences but also elevate brands and drive measurable results. ### Freelance UX / Visual Designer @ The Starr Conspiracy Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 I worked with The Starr Conspiracy (now TSC) as a Freelance UX and Visual Designer, collaborating with in-house creative directors to craft engaging, on-brand digital experiences. I was responsible for translating strategic insights and client research into compelling web design concepts, focusing on user experience, visual storytelling, and alignment with each client's digital vision. My work included concept development, wireframing, and UI design—often helping modernize existing digital products while maintaining brand integrity and user clarity. ### Freelance Designer @ Hornblower Cruises and Events Jan 2019 – Jan 2021 | San Francisco Bay Area At Hornblower Group, I worked as a Freelance Visual Designer, leading high-impact visual design projects for large-scale business proposals and strategic initiatives. I was the lead designer on a 400+ page proposal submitted to the National Park Service for a contract valued at over $1 billion, and I contributed to several other proposals totaling over $250 million. My responsibilities included developing visual narratives, designing presentation materials, and creating case study reports—blending research, branding, and storytelling to communicate value and vision effectively. I also conducted competitive research to support acquisition strategy and helped unify user experience and product offerings across business verticals. ### UX / Product Designer @ Cecelia Health Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 At Cecelia Health, I worked as a Freelance UX/Product Designer on a fast-paced, one-month project focused on designing mobile health management tools for diabetic patients. Working alongside two other designers and a project lead, I led key parts of the early human-centered design process, including conducting user interviews, developing personas, and creating journey maps to ground our work in real patient needs. I translated research insights into user flows, wireframes, and interactive prototypes, with a focus on building an intuitive, supportive mobile experience that encouraged better health outcomes and patient engagement. ### Freelance Graphic Designer @ Frisco Brandy Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | San Francisco Bay Area At Frisco Brandy, I worked as a Brand and Visual Designer, helping develop the visual identity and creative direction for the launch of their craft spirits brand. I was responsible for designing marketing materials, packaging concepts, and digital assets that captured Frisco’s distinct personality and positioned the brand within a competitive marketplace. My work blended storytelling, typography, and bold visual design to create a cohesive look and feel across print, social, and promotional channels, supporting brand recognition and launch visibility. ### Cofounder / Head Of Product Design & Development @ BEEcosystem LLC Jan 2017 – Jan 2020 | San Francisco Bay Area In 2017, GreenTowers evolved into Beecosystem, with a sharper focus on modular, observation-based beekeeping systems for homes, schools, and offices. As Cofounder and Head of Product & Design, I directed both the physical and digital product experience, implemented user research to improve functionality, and helped scale the company to achieve a 5x increase in sales by Year 2. My digital strategy led to 25M+ views on launch content without any paid advertising, and we maintained 90% customer retention through thoughtful, iterative design. This experience cemented my ability to translate complex ideas into engaging, scalable, user-driven products—a philosophy that continues to guide my work today. ### Chief Design Officer @ BEEcosystem LLC Jan 2012 – Jan 2016 While still in architecture school, I co-founded GreenTowers, an AgTech startup focused on reimagining food systems and urban agriculture through innovative, design-forward products. I led all aspects of product design, visual identity, and digital strategy, launching three unique offerings and building the brand from the ground up—including the website, investor materials, and crowdfunding campaigns. ### Freelance Designer @ Swag.com Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | San Francisco Bay Area At Swag.com, I worked as an Independent Graphic and UX Designer, partnering directly with the founders and executive team to enhance both the user experience and visual identity of the brand. I redesigned online product catalog pages and business proposals to support B2B and B2C sales growth, and helped refine inconsistent UI elements across the platform to improve user flow and reduce drop-off. I also created dynamic social media assets within brand guidelines, contributing to a 15% increase in customer engagement on Instagram and other channels. My work helped unify the brand’s visual language while supporting measurable growth and engagement. ### Graphic Designer @ Cushman & Wakefield Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 | San Francisco Bay Area At Cushman & Wakefield, I worked in a contract design role within the Capital Markets division in San Francisco, where I led design projects from initial concept through final production and print. I was responsible for creating high-impact Offering Memoranda and real estate marketing collateral for properties valued at over $100 million. My work included designing custom property logos, icons, infographics, photo edits, and presentation decks—all tailored to communicate value and differentiate assets in a competitive commercial market. I collaborated closely with brokers and marketing teams to ensure every deliverable was polished, strategic, and visually compelling. ### Technical Specialist @ Architects Hawaii Ltd. (AHL) Jan 2010 – Jan 2011 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States - Construction document drafting and spec writing - 3D modeling in SketchUp and Rhinoceros - Rendering specialist in Vray, Brazil, and Photoshop ## Education ### Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) in Architecture Penn State University Jan 2011 – Jan 2015 ### UX Design Career Track in User Experience Design Springboard Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 ### Architecture University of Hawaii at Manoa Jan 2009 – Jan 2011 ### Hawaii Pacific University Jan 2006 – Jan 2008 ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/mikezaengle - Portfolio: https://mikezaengle.com --- Source: https://flows.cv/mikezaengle JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/mikezaengle/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-25