Mackenzie (Mac)🇨🇦

About Mackenzie (Mac)

Senior Product Designer at Absorb Software

Hey, I'm Mac! 👋

I'm a Senior Product Designer at Absorb Software with 5+ years of experience designing digital products across different industries. I specialize in making complex problems feel manageable, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and turning ideas into thoughtful, practical experiences.

Beyond my day-to-day design work, I'm passionate about helping other designers grow. I've mentored fellow designers, facilitated workshops, and shared knowledge on everything from design workflows to using AI and code as part of the creative process. I love breaking down complicated topics, encouraging experimentation, and helping people build confidence in their skills.

Here's what I can help you with:

Career growth: Navigating your design career, developing your skills, and understanding what it takes to grow as a product designer.

Portfolio and design feedback: Strengthening your case studies, explaining your decisions, and presenting your work with confidence.

Real-world product design: Working with stakeholders, collaborating with product managers and engineers, navigating feedback, and solving complex UX problems.

Tools and workflows: Getting more out of Figma, exploring AI-assisted design, prototyping, and finding workflows that actually work for you.

Whether you're just starting out, transitioning into product design, or looking to grow in your current role, I'm happy to share what I've learned along the way.

You don't need to have everything figured out before booking a session. Bring your questions, your challenges, or something you're working on, and we'll figure out the next steps together!

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Sessions with Mackenzie (Mac)

• Design Coffee Chat (30 min): A casual 30-minute chat about all things product design! Whether you're just starting out, figuring out your next career move, or navigating challenges in your current role, I'm happy to share what I've learned along the way. We can chat about career growth, working with stakeholders, collaborating with product and engineering teams, building confidence, or whatever's on your mind. What we'll cover: - Quick introductions and a little about your background - Your questions, challenges, or goals - Practical advice and ideas for your next steps No formal agenda or preparation needed. Just bring yourself and whatever you'd like to chat about!
• Portfolio & Case Study Feedback (30 min): Let's take a look at your portfolio and talk about how to make your work shine! Whether you're building your first portfolio, polishing a case study, or trying to better communicate your design decisions, I'm happy to offer a fresh perspective and constructive feedback. What we'll cover: - Your portfolio goals and intended audience - A review of one portfolio project or case study - Feedback on storytelling, structure, design decisions, and presentation - A few actionable improvements you can make afterward Before we meet:Please share a link to your portfolio or the case study you'd like feedback on. We'll focus on one project so we can make the most of our 30 minutes!
• AI & Design Workflows (30 min): Curious about using AI in your design process but not sure where to start? Let's chat! I spend a lot of time exploring how AI, code, and new tools can support the way we design. I'm always experimenting, learning, and sharing what works (and what doesn't). Whether you're curious about Claude, ChatGPT, AI-assisted prototyping, or improving your day-to-day design workflows, I'd love to help you explore what's possible. What we'll cover: - Your current design workflow and what you're curious about - AI tools, techniques, or use cases relevant to your goals - Practical examples and ideas you can experiment with - Where to go next and what might be worth learning No AI experience required! This is a conversation, not a technical interview. We'll explore things at your pace.