I love to snowboard!

About Max

Heya! I am a designer and a positive thinker, someone who is changing the world for the better. A kind person at heart, I am passionate about my work and enjoy the outdoors. I can use my empathy to design end to end user experiences with a commitment to delivering products that exceed expectations. I use design thinking methodologies and take a systematic, data-informed approach to achieve my goals.

Contact info:

maxwellpgilbertson@gmail.com
(952) 944-1209

I am earning my bachelors of Science in Product Design from the University of Minnesota (I’m a senior!)

Work Experience

Blue Cross Blue Shield User / Experience Design Intern

Summer 2023 - Eagan, MN

  • Worked on re-designing and implementing a new SharePoint site that is currently used by the CX team at BCBSMN. Collected data and research to inform my designs and used Figma and other resources to display data with a human centered design approach.

GS Compressor / Designer

Fall 2022 - Summer 2023 - Minneapolis, MN

  • Created new designs for brochures, logos, videos, and ads using adobe illustrator, Indesign, and Figma. Re-designed website through Go-Daddy to decrease customer service calls. Designed Mailchimp campaigns to promote product and overall design branding.

CSCI 5115 / User Interface Design

Fall 2023 - Minneapolis, MN

  • Learned theory, design, programming, and evaluation of interactive application UI. Conducted interface design, prototyping and construction. Worked with a group of CS students to research, design, prototype, and test an application.

3M Machine Operator

Summer 2021 - Cottage Grove, MN

  • Operated tape and process machines using manufacturing knowledge and mechanical skills, improving production. • Managed complex machinery to produce the quality product.

Education

Univ of Minnesota, Class of 2024
BS in Product Design, Minors in Comp Sci & UX Design.
GPA: 3.7

Honors

Dean’s List (All semesters)

Pell Grant Award

Skills

Research💯

  • User Research

  • Usability Testing

  • Persona

  • Journey Maps

  • Speaking

Visual🔥

  • Wireframing

  • Prototyping

  • Sketching

  • Layout

  • Communication

Software🔥

  • Figma

  • Adobe XD

  • Illustrator

  • In-Design

  • Photoshop

  • HTML/CSS

  • Java

  • Jira

  • Keyshot

  • Python