About me
Joel Mihavel

My Journey

Growing up, I loved watching my dad use AutoCAD and SolidWorks, turning drawings into 3D models. I barely understood what he was doing, but the idea of creating something real with a computer fascinated me.

Then came the iPhone 4, iOS 6, and my obsession with interfaces. I didn't know it was called design. I just loved how technology worked and felt.

A few detours later, I found my way into product design. Looking back, curiosity was always the common thread.

The last five years

I've spent 5+ years working with B2B and B2C startups, often as the only designer. That meant figuring out messy problems, designing experiences, and working closely with teams to ship them.

Over time, I realised what I enjoyed most was making complicated things feel simple. More recently, I've started using AI and code to turn my ideas into working experiences.

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Attentions AI
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Huemn
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What I do, and where I'm headed

I enjoy understanding problems, figuring out how things should work, and designing the details that make an experience feel right.

These days, I'm getting closer to engineering too. Not to leave design behind, but to experiment more, build faster, and take ideas further.

Long term, I want to lead product design while staying close to the craft.

Still curious

I'm usually exploring a new tool, building a side project, or figuring out how something works.

Some ideas go somewhere. Most don't. I enjoy making them anyway.

I guess I'm still that kid fascinated by what a computer could do.

Just with a few more tools to play with now.