# Micka.design

My name is Mickael but everyone calls me Micka. I was born in Paris, France, and now live in San Francisco, CA.

I design products with a minimalist eye to reveal meaning, amplify what matters most, and inspire trust.

I recently founded [Clarity Studio](https://www.claritystudio.design/), where I design and code for teams like [Airbnb](https://www.airbnb.com) and fast-moving startups.

Before that, I worked as Design Lead at [Feedly](https://x.com/feedly) and a few [YC-backed startups](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mickatouillaud/), most of which were acquired.

You can reach me at [micka_design](https://x.com/micka_design), or via [email](mailto:micka.touillaud@gmail.com). You can also view my [resume](https://micka.design/resume).

## Focus

- [Clarity Studio](https://www.claritystudio.design/): Fractional product design for startups.
- [Fluid Functionalism](https://fluidfunctionalism.com) (new): Refined UI components with satisfying hover.

## Projects

| Year | Project | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2026 | [Human Memory](https://humanmemory.dev) | Flashcards written by your AI agent. |
| 2026 | [Slooow](https://x.com/micka_design/status/2029582474838454598) | Chrome extension to slooow down web animation. |
| 2026 | [metadata-gen](https://metadata-gen.micka.design) | Generates OG and favicon images locally. |
| 2024 | [Art Timeline](https://art-timeline.com/) | One timeline and a few art movements. |
| 2024 | [Minimal Index](https://minimalindex.framer.website/) | A curation elevating 7 masters of Minimalism. |

## Recognition

| Count | Award |
| --- | --- |
| x4 | [Design patents](https://patents.google.com/?inventor=Mickael+Touillaud&oq=inventor:(Mickael+Touillaud)) |
| x1 | [IF Design award](https://ifdesign.com/en/winner-ranking/project/sevenhugs-smart-remote/229115) |
| x1 | [Red Dot Design award](https://www.red-dot.org/project/sevenhugs-smart-remote-24608-24607) |
| x1 | [CES Best of Innovation](https://www.wired.com/video/watch/ces-2017-one-remote-to-control-all-your-smart-devices) |
| x1 | [W3 Gold Award](https://www.w3award.com/winners/gallery/?event=1080&search=terra&id=319747) |
| x1 | [CSS Design Award](https://www.cssdesignawards.com/sites/art-timeline/46137/) |

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