Jarel Mitchell • Phoenix, AZ

Jarel Mitchell • Phoenix, AZ

Jarel Mitchell • Phoenix, AZ

Bridging Digital Ecosystems and Physical Creations

Bridging Digital Ecosystems

and Physical Creations

About

I design immersive experiences between
virtual interfaces and tangible products.

I design immersive experiences between virtual interfaces and tangible products.

An entrepreneurial Product Designer & US Army Veteran specializing in human-centered design, eCommerce innovation, and blockchain-authenticated fashion.
An entrepreneurial Product Designer & US Army Veteran specializing in human-centered design, eCommerce innovation, and blockchain-authenticated fashion.
An entrepreneurial Product Designer & US Army Veteran specializing in human-centered design, eCommerce innovation, and blockchain-authenticated fashion.
  • In 2023, I graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Science in Human-Centered Design & Engineering.
  • In 2023, I graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Science in Human-Centered Design & Engineering.
  • In 2023, I graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Science in Human-Centered Design & Engineering.
  • Since graduating, I’ve freelanced as a graphic and product designer for high-profile clients, including the Grammy-nominated metal band Avenged Sevenfold.
  • Since graduating, I’ve freelanced as a graphic and product designer for high-profile clients, including the Grammy-nominated metal band Avenged Sevenfold.
  • Since graduating, I’ve freelanced as a graphic and product designer for high-profile clients, including the Grammy-nominated metal band Avenged Sevenfold.
  • I currently own and operate A Happy Cactus (AHC), an eCommerce streetwear brand merging art, storytelling, desert ecology, and Stoic philosophy.
  • I currently own and operate A Happy Cactus (AHC), an eCommerce streetwear brand merging art, storytelling, desert ecology, and Stoic philosophy.
  • I currently own and operate A Happy Cactus (AHC), an eCommerce streetwear brand merging art, storytelling, desert ecology, and Stoic philosophy.
  • In 2024, I partnered with Berify, making AHC the first streetwear brand to offer blockchain-authenticated garments using their patented NFC tag technology.
  • In 2024, I partnered with Berify, making AHC the first streetwear brand to offer blockchain-authenticated garments using their patented NFC tag technology.
  • In 2024, I partnered with Berify, making AHC the first streetwear brand to offer blockchain-authenticated garments using their patented NFC tag technology.
  • I’m now transitioning into full-time product design work and seeking opportunities in UX and UI to grow my career.
  • I’m now transitioning into full-time product design work and seeking opportunities in UX and UI to grow my career.
  • I’m now transitioning into full-time product design work and seeking opportunities in UX and UI to grow my career.

Capabilities

Graphic Design 

Product Design

Product Design

User Flows

User Flows

Iterative Prototyping

Iterative Prototyping

Graphic Design 

Graphic Design 

Project Management

Project Management

Wireframes

Wireframes

UI Design

UI Design

Qualitative Research

Qualitative Research

UX Research

UX Research

Ideation

Ideation

Personas

Personas

Computer-Aided Design

Computer-Aided Design

Iterative Prototyping

Usability Testing

Sketching

Sketching

Project Management

Product Design

Data Analysis

Data Analysis

Data Analysis

User Flows

Qualitative Research

UX Research

Computer-Aided Design

Usability Testing

Usability Testing

Personas

UI Design

Ideation

Wireframes

Sketching

Courses

HCDE 301

Advanced Communication in HCDE. Designed communications meeting the needs of stakeholders from various cultures.

Advanced Communication in HCDE. Designed communications meeting the needs of stakeholders from various cultures.

Advanced Communication in HCDE. Designed communications meeting the needs of stakeholders from various cultures.

HCDE 308

Visual Communication in HCDE. Learned principles of visual design for digital graphics and UI, including color theory and typography.

Visual Communication in HCDE. Learned principles of visual design for digital graphics and UI, including color theory and typography.

Visual Communication in HCDE. Learned principles of visual design for digital graphics and UI, including color theory and typography.

HCDE 318

User-Centered Design. Explored the user-centered design paradigm through application of processes, research, and strategies.

User-Centered Design. Explored the user-centered design paradigm through application of processes, research, and strategies.

User-Centered Design. Explored the user-centered design paradigm through application of processes, research, and strategies.

HCDE 412

Qualitative Research Methods. Explored qualitative and quantitative methods for field research, interviews, and data collection.

Qualitative Research Methods. Explored qualitative and quantitative methods for field research, interviews, and data collection.

Qualitative Research Methods. Explored qualitative and quantitative methods for field research, interviews, and data collection.

HCDE 451

UX Prototyping Techniques. Applied prototyping methods like 3D printing, sewing, and laser-cutting to solve UX design problems.

UX Prototyping Techniques. Applied prototyping methods like 3D printing, sewing, and laser-cutting to solve UX design problems.

UX Prototyping Techniques. Applied prototyping methods like 3D printing, sewing, and laser-cutting to solve UX design problems.

HCDE 498

Remote UX Techniques. Addressed practices for remote UX work and collaboration through case studies and research reports.

Remote UX Techniques. Addressed practices for remote UX work and collaboration through case studies and research reports.

Remote UX Techniques. Addressed practices for remote UX work and collaboration through case studies and research reports.

Contact

Let’s create something impactful together—add me to your team!
Let’s create something impactful together—
add me to your team!
I'm passionate about projects at the intersection of technology, fashion, and Web3.
Excited to connect and explore new opportunities!