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Michael Edelstone

About me

I’m a product designer living and working remotely in San Marcos, Texas.

I’ve been in this field since 2009, specializing in cross-disciplinary design with a deep enthusiasm for design systems, open source, and well-organized high-fidelity prototypes.

Tools

  • Design: Figma, Balsamiq, Miro, paper and pencil
  • Code: HTML, CSS, React, Git, Tailwind, various component libraries
  • Research: UserTesting, Google Analytics, Hotjar, talking to customers
  • Productivity: Things, Notes, long walks
  • Learning: Nielsen Norman Group, Frontend Focus, Smashing Magazine, CSS Tricks
  • Code editor: Visual Studio Code
  • Browser: Brave

Interests

  • Music: I try to listen to new music every day. My listening stats are on Last.fm.
  • Books: I read the occasional fiction classic, but otherwise I’m mostly into non-fiction, particularly on the subjects of space science and American history.
  • Podcasts: I usually listen to a couple podcasts a day. Lately I’m enjoying Normal World and The Brendan O’Neill Show.
  • Film: I watch a lot of movies. Big fan of ’80s cinema, over-the-top action flicks, and South Korean films.
  • TV: My favorite shows include Slings & Arrows, Home Movies, and The IT Crowd.
  • Real world: Bicycles, hiking, Texas barbecue, challenging conversations, road trips.

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