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Michael Whitaker
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Michael Whitaker

Human-centered designer / Design fellow at GSA / DHS

About

I'm a human-centered designer, researcher, and writer working in civic tech. My practice and motivations are grounded in compassion for people and their lived experiences, and through care-focused design practices aim help them to the best of my ability.

Where they work

New York Metro AreaRemote

Open to remote work

Work preferences

Primary role

UX/UI Design

Experience

Early Career (0-2 years)

Desired compensation

$90,000

Open to

Full-timeContract

Preferred company size

  • Founding (1-10 employees) employees
  • Seed (11-50 employees) employees
  • Early (51-100 employees) employees
  • Mid (101-250 employees) employees
  • Growth (201-500 employees) employees
  • Large (501-1000 employees) employees
  • Mature (1001+ employees) employees

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Last updated April 25, 2026

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