Michael Villaseñor

Michael Guo-Villaseñor is an award-winning design leader with over 12 years of experience in digital media and platforms. He is known for developing organizational vision, creating scalable design solutions, and cultivating strong team culture. Michael's expertise spans digital advertising, user experience, core product design, marketing, and brand design. He has won several notable awards, including the Cannes Lion Grand Prix in 2017 and the Bronze Winner in the 2016 Clio Award. Michael has been featured in various publications, including Digiday, Wall Street Journal, and Huffington Post. In addition to his career in design, Michael has also contributed to his community by volunteering and serving as a student leader at the University of San Francisco. He is currently serving as the Vice President of Product Design, Brand Design, and User Experience for Newspapers at Hearst.