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makenna

gleichman

Seattle-based multi-disciplinary designer with a passion for bringing brands to life through digital design.
MY WORK

about  me —

HEY, I'M MAKENNA!
As a generalist Product Designer on the Xbox Family Design team, I create engaging, user-centered designs across mobile, desktop and console platforms that aid in providing safety for kids, joy for players and tools for parents. My work spans everything from intuitive, interactive user experiences to visual design projects, including logo creation, presentation design, and design system development.

Within my 8+ years at Microsoft, I’ve grown from a tactical production role into a cross-platform UX and visual systems designer. I bring both sharp aesthetics and structured thinking — building everything from interaction flows to scalable design libraries, brand assets, and high-visibility presentations. Whether I’m shaping a feature, a Figma system, or a story, I’m known for being the person who brings clarity, cohesion, and momentum to the table.

Outside of work, I’m either out in nature, working on our next home flip project, snuggling my cat Simon or spending time with those I love. 

ABOUT ME

hey there,
i'm makenna

As a generalist Product Designer on the Xbox Family Design team, I create engaging, user-centered designs across mobile, desktop and console platforms that aid in providing safety for kids, joy for players and tools for parents. My work spans everything from intuitive, interactive user experiences to visual design projects, including logo creation, presentation design, and design system development.
Within my 8+ years at Microsoft, I’ve grown from a tactical production role into a cross-platform UX and visual systems designer. I bring both sharp aesthetics and structured thinking — building everything from interaction flows to scalable design libraries, brand assets, and high-visibility presentations. Whether I’m shaping a feature, a Figma system, or a story, I’m known for being the person who brings clarity, cohesion, and momentum to the table.

product strategy

brand identity

ux & product design

graphic design

product design

visual story telling

EXPERIENCE

UX/UI Senior Designer
UX/UI Designer II
UX/UI Designer
Visual Designer

Microsoft / Xbox - Bluehawk Consulting

[may 2017 - current]

Freelance Designer

Makenna Gleichman Design

[2015 - Current]

Graphic Designer

college hill custom threads

[date-date]

Graphic Design Intern

aduro

[date-date]

Graphics Technician

the daily evergreen

[date-date]

Graphic Design Intern

college hill custom threads

[Date-Date]

Senior Designer
UX/UI Designer II
UX/UI Designer
Visual Designer

Xbox @ Microsoft

2017 - Current

Freelance Designer

Makenna Gleichman Design

2016 - Current

Graphic Designer

College Hill Custom Threads

2015-2016

Graphic Design Intern

ADURO

2016

Graphics Technician

The Daily Evergreen

2015

Graphic Design Intern

College Hill Custom Threads

2014

EXPERIENCE

let's

connect

Design System

UX Process Figma Toolkit

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Brand Identity

Kinnie Wellness

Brand Identity  / UX 

Stump Griding Northwest

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Brand Identity / PowerPoint

Player Support Experience

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Brand Identity

Kinnie Wellness

MY WORK

Recent Projects

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