Miggi from Figgi

Miguel Cardona, also known as "Miggi from Figgi," is a Designer Advocate for Education at Figma, a position he has held since January 2021.1 In this role, he focuses on working with educators and students to incorporate Figma Design into classrooms as a virtual space for collaboration.1

Background and Education

Miguel Cardona received his education from Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), where he earned both a BFA (2000-2004) and an MFA (2010-2013).1 Prior to his university studies, he attended City Honors High School as an AP & IB Scholar from 1996 to 2000.1

Professional Experience

Before joining Figma, Cardona had a diverse career in education and design:

Academic Roles::

• Assistant Professor at RIT (May 2018 - December 2020)
• Visiting Professor of New Media Design at RIT (August 2016 - May 2018)
• Visiting Professor of Graphic Design at RIT (September 2005 - June 2013)1

Industry Experience::

• Lead Product Designer at imgix (June 2013 - August 2017)
• Co-Founder and Art Director at Dumbwaiter Design (July 2005 - June 2010)
• New Media Designer/Developer at Buck & Pulleyn (January 2005 - July 2005)
• Flash Designer/Developer at JRVisuals LLC (May 2004 - December 2004)1

Expertise and Focus

Miguel Cardona's main areas of expertise include:

• UX and UI design
• Motion design
• Illustration
• Interaction design

In his current role at Figma, he is particularly interested in connecting with Design Educators who want to incorporate Figma into their classrooms.1