Malaika Powell
Product Designer
Design Superpower
Understanding how individual pixels move businesses and users closer to their goals
Introverted
Extroverted
Analytical
Creative
Busy
Time Rich
Messy
Organized
Independent
Team Player
Passive
Active
“You aren’t buying a new website or app. You’re buying a solution to a problem that a well designed app, website, or feature can fix.”
— A surprisingly insightful Reddit comment
About Me
I'm an energetic Product Designer who loves solving puzzles, creating things, and learning how and why everything works.
When I'm not working, you'll find me:
At my computer practicing a new skill
Spending time with my family
Exploring my current city - Milwaukee, Wisconsin
DIY-ing something in my apartment
Reading up on the latest design trends and practices
Bargaining on Facebook Marketplace
Fueled by curiosity and creativity, I am most engaged when I am infusing innovate and user friendly design into the “boring” products and industries that keep the world moving.
Experience
UX Designer
06/2025 — Present
Imperial Supplies, LLC., a Grainger Subsidiary
Freelancer & Contractor
05/2024 — Present
Digital Designer: Hair Paint Salon & Spa
UX Workshop Facilitator: Women's Leadership Institute/Summer Leadership Academy
Leader
10/2023 — Present
Board Member: Brew City UX
Founder: Mount Mary UX Design Club
Intern
05/2023 — 06/2025
Imperial Supplies LLC., a Grainger subsidiary
Kroger Co. - Health & Wellness Experience
HSA Bank
Service Worker, Gig Worker, and Side Hustler
04/2013 — 06/2025
Grocery Delivery Driver, Doordash Driver, Donor Relations Coordinator, Career Center Student Employee, Museum Guest Service Employee, Film Festival IT, Dog Walker, Pizza Delivery Driver, Salon Shampoo Girl, Late-Night Cashier, and soooo many more
Education
Bachelor of Arts - User Experience Design
Mount Mary University
Associates of Arts - Liberal Arts & Sciences
Milwaukee Area Technical College