Summary
Mica Whitby is a Design Director with nine years of experience turning ambiguous problems into clear, value-led product direction, currently leading design at IBM in London. She blends strategic UX leadership with hands-on execution—user research, prototyping, visual design and front-end development—and has led IBM’s Rapid Prototyping team to deliver client-facing solutions using platforms like Watson and Blockchain. A former UX instructor at BrainStation and student of Makers Academy, she uniquely pairs design thinking with growing full-stack development skills. Early career roles in learning design and international volunteer work show a talent for translating complex, technical content into accessible, multilingual learning experiences and a long-standing commitment to impact-driven projects.
9 years of coding experience
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Management (Innovation, Sustainability and Entrepreneurship), Bachelor of Science (BSc), Management (Innovation, Sustainability and Entrepreneurship) at The University of Manchester