Mike Davidson

Mike Davidson is a seasoned Product Design Leader with a rich and diverse background in leading design teams for over 20 years. He has held prominent positions at renowned companies such as Twitter, NBC, Disney, and ESPN, showcasing his versatile expertise in both small startups and large corporations.

Mike's leadership roles have ranged from managing small teams to overseeing 100-person design and research teams, demonstrating his ability to scale and adapt to various organizational sizes. He emphasizes the importance of staying abreast of design intricacies by actively engaging in coding and design tasks when necessary, believing that continuous improvement in craftsmanship is vital for design success.

Currently serving as the Vice President at InVision, Mike plays a pivotal role in a fully distributed company focused on promoting the impact of design. At InVision, he is involved in unconventional projects such as community engagement, product integrations, corporate development, and executive recruitment, expanding his portfolio beyond traditional design responsibilities.

Mike's academic background includes studies in Advertising & Management at the University of Oxford and a B.A. in Business Administration from the University of Washington, providing him with a solid foundation in business and creative disciplines.

Throughout his career, Mike Davidson has traversed various key positions in top-tier organizations, including roles such as Vice President of Design at Twitter, Founder, CEO, and Head of Design at Newsvine (now a part of NBC News), Director of Media Product Development and Design at Walt Disney Internet Group, Art Director at ESPN.com, and Creative Director at Seasonticket.com, Digital Sherpas, and Costacos Brothers Sports. These experiences have helped shape Mike into a well-rounded design leader with extensive expertise in the digital media and technology industry.