Micka

Micka.
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Fractional Staff Product Designer & Minimalist

My name is Mickael but everyone calls me Micka.

I was born in Paris, France, and now live in San Francisco, CA.

I design products with a minimalist eye to reveals meaning, amplifies what matters most, and inspire trust.

I recently founded Clarity Studio, an AI-native, taste-led, business-driven product design studio helping AI startups ship with clarity, conviction, and focus.

Before that, I worked as Design Lead at Feedly and a few YC-backed startups, most of which were acquired.

You can reach me at micka_design, or via email.

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Clarity Studio

Fractional product design for startups.

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Fluid Functionalism

Shadcn components used in service of functional clarity.

Recognition

x4Design patents
x1IF Design award
x1Red Dot Design award
x1CES Best of Innovation
x1W3 Gold Award
x1CSS Design Award

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