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Michael did just this for me and many moons ago he pointed me in the direction to make the leap from print over to digital. Now as a visual UI designer after having my portfolio appraised, I have a direction to add further strings to my bow with AI and UX. Not many folks out there who can give you straight to the point, helpful advice… but Michael surely can.

Michael is a passionate and experienced mentor and designer. I can't thank him enough for the time, consideration and advice he has given. His wealth of experience shines through as he teaches about the realities of the UX and UI world. His approach is inspirational and radical. A true strategic thinker. I would highly recommend his services and advice. He will be honest and will take your goals into account, supporting your growth as a designer. The time with him was truly invaluable and gave me a new perspective and drive to develop my current approach to work. Thank you Michael!!

Quick discussion, huge impact! Spending 40 minutes talking with Michael has truly put me on the right path for showcasing my work and delivering value to those who review it. His constructive and direct feedback was focused on helping me improve my portfolio to truly reflect my identity and strengths as a designer. The conversation was fantastic, and I'm sure you'll love it too. If you're seeking expert feedback, this is definitely the place to get it. Thank you, Michael!

I recently had a 40-minute call with Michael who very kindly gave me the time of day to discuss the next steps in my career. He took me through key points that will help me gain a more in-depth understanding of UX Design. Once he had explained each point in detail he made sure I understood what I had to do next. Michael was very honest and critical in his opinions when reviewing my portfolio which I greatly appreciated. His feedback provided me with ways to improve my portfolio and how. I am so grateful for the advice I was given from Michael as he really is the real deal and knows exactly what he is talking about.

He provided me with high-level advice that surpassed my expectations. He dissected my portfolio with precision, highlighting its strengths and pinpointing areas that needed improvement. His direct and honest approach was refreshing and his expertise in visual design was exceptional!
The insights he provided on creating a clearer and visually captivating portfolio were priceless – I cannot recommend Michael's enough. A game-changer for my career prospects.

Michael is the real deal. In 30 minutes time I was able to get high level advice both for my portfolio and how to interview better. He is both candid and empathetic. I left feeling excited, motivated and confident. Cant recommend enough!

I recently had a 30-minute portfolio review with
Michael. He was direct and honest, and offered clear and actionable steps to improve my chances of getting hired. He gave me insights into what hiring teams are looking for, and specific reasons why my application might have been passed up in the past.

Michael gave me some great tips on how to improve the visual design of my portfolio, and he helped me to understand how to use colour, typography, and whitespace to create clearer, more compelling narrative.

I would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for portfolio or career advice.

Michael is a knowledgeable and honest person. His vast experience and passion for helping others really shines through when talking to him. He gave a different perspective on how to approach my job search and how to create case studies that add value to people interested in hiring me.

Michael was such a pleasure to talk to - he has an honest and genuine demeanour, coupled with a wealth of knowledge that he was more than happy to share with me. What really blew me away was his unique and creative perspective on the future of design! He gave me some seriously refreshing advice on how to improve my case studies, which was incredibly valuable in helping me think outside the box to attract potential employers. I'm so grateful to have made this connection and feel like our conversation has opened up a whole new path of possibilities!

Michael is a great orator and an even better mentor. I got a chance to listen to him during my UX Design Diploma at BrainStation. He took us through some real challenges faced by UX designers starting out on their journey. He also shared some excellent ways to get noticed in the Industry. Thank you for sharing your expertise with us Michael. You definitely motivated a lot of us today with your talk.

Michael is one of the most motivating speakers I've encountered recently. Great practical insights related to product design.

Michael hosted a UX/UI power hour for our class at BrainStation. He explained how to improve our career prospects in a practical and meaningful way. Would highly recommend! Inspiring!

Micheal Ruocco is truly an amazing lecturer, listening to his lectures are genuinely an enjoyment and gives so much valuable insight! Very experienced would recommend!

Very glad that Michael was able to hop on and share his years and experience with the UX students at BrainStation. It’s always interesting to hear different perspectives and methods from professionals. He talked us through on how to effectively get our foots into the industry; quite a few golden nuggets to say the least. I look forward to the next one and diving deeper into the book.

Thank you again Michael!

Michael is clear on his opinions which is refreshing in a field of wishy washy advice. His expertise was greatly appreciated by my team.

Michael gave a very inspiring and insightful session. One of the most engaging presenters I've ever had the pleasure of seeing.
Michael provided everyone with very good tips on how to move forward as a UX designer after graduating.

He shared a power-hour with our BrainStation class and gave an inspiring lecture of portfolio and industry tips. I look forward to reading his book to learn more!

I had the privilege to listen to Michel give a group of us UX students a talk about how to make it in the real world. I was blown away by every word and so thankful to have had the chance to listen to something so honest, real, and unlike any other advice. The boost of inspiration that resulted makes me one thousand percent certain that I'm at the right place at the right time, despite moments of doubt when starting out as a designer.

Michael, thank you for providing us with the support and insightful truths as we begin to embark on this journey. Truly incredible.

By far the most engaging presentation I have had the pleasure of experiencing. I walked into the experience intending to keep my camera off and continue to work while listening, but about 3 minutes in I stoped what I was doing, turned on my camera, and grabbed a pen and paper. Michael is a truly captivating speaker with a wealth of knowledge. I came away feeling inspired and ready for the road ahead. Thank you!