Michelle Gore

Web UI Designer @ Apple  • Prev @ Fitbit & Airbnb • Graduating Senior @ UC Davis

Michelle Gore is a Senior Product Designer and Product Manager at Apple, specifically part of the Apple Financial Services team. She has been with Apple since January 2021, focusing on designing a subscription platform for Apple hardware aimed at both business-to-consumer (B2C) and business-to-business (B2B) customers.1 2

Educational Background

Michelle graduated from the University of California, Davis, in 2021, where she majored in Design and also studied Computer Science and Business. During her time at university, she co-founded the first UX design club, showcasing her early commitment to design and user experience.1

Professional Experience

Before joining Apple, Michelle held several positions that contributed to her design expertise:

Web Production Designer at Fitbit (July 2020 - November 2020): Focused on creating engaging consumer experiences through visual design.2
Experience Design Intern at Airbnb (June 2019 - September 2019): Worked on improving employee onboarding experiences through design.2
HackDavis Design Director: Led the creative vision for hackathon experiences, guiding teams in visual interface and user experience design.2

Design Philosophy

Michelle emphasizes human-centered design, aiming to create meaningful experiences that solve real-world problems. She values continuous learning and creativity, engaging in arts and crafts outside of work to inspire her design thinking. Her personal interests include boxing, snowboarding, and volleyball.1