Michael Propp is a design professional with over 22 years of experience in partnering with design, product, and technology leaders to continuously innovate on the product experiences he leads. He studied Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design and Visual Communications, General at Kendall College of Art and Design. With his unique outlook on the world, Michael is able to simplify complex issues and set a path when others assume there is no way. He has worked in various organizations across different industries, including MRM//McCann, Team Detroit, Sears Holdings Corporation, Jacobs & Clevenger, eightbysix, SpireMedia, BIAS Media, Ianni Group, and others. His skills and expertise include vision, strategy, relationship building, user-focused design system evangelism, process implementation, and relationship building. Michael's philosophies include keeping it simple, being curious, asking great questions, leaving ego at the door, breaking down silos, establishing a shared understanding, and being accountable.