makenna
gleichman
Seattle-based multi-disciplinary designer with a passion for bringing brands to life through digital design.
MY WORK
Hey there,
I'm Makenna
ABOUT ME
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
Senior Designer
UX/UI Designer II
UX/UI Designer I
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










