Welcome.
My name is
Michael Vaughn Green
Michael Vaughn Green
&
I am a Visual
Experience Designer
Experience Designer
Currently leading design systems at Epsilon — building the design tokens, Figma libraries, and Figma-to-code workflow behind CORE UI. Config 2026 speaker.
Case Studies.
Design Systems | Epsilon
CORE UI Design System
As Team Lead, Product Design at Epsilon, I lead CORE UI — our enterprise design system. Design tokens and theming, Figma libraries kept in parity with code, Storybook components, and a Figma Code Connect + MCP workflow that shifts QA into the design phase.
Speaking | Config 2026 · San Francisco
The Metacognitive Design Loop
At Figma's Config 2026 I presented how a metacognitive design loop, Figma Code Connect + MCP, and the CORE UI library combine to move QA to the start of the design phase — reaching new design-to-production velocity. Co-presented with Jenny Au.
Side Projects.
Side Projects | 2026 Q1 Launch
design LOVES code
design LOVES code is a dedicated group focused on creating a safe space to discuss the intersection of visual design and creative programming. We are passionate about CSS, SVGs, and animated design. Please join us today.
Side Projects | Games
10 out of 10
10 out of 10 game is a Kickstarter funded game that was successfully funded in 2021. I created all of the artwork and web design. Buy some copies today!
Side Projects | AIGA
2021 Summer Mural Walk
For AIGA I created a mural walking tour of Logan Square in Chicago. The tour encompassed a dedicated route that highlighted the unique and diverse art that is painted around the neighborhood. Reach out for a personal tour!
Writings | VX: Visual Experience Design
UI VX
Is UI dead? As digital products and services have become more ubiquitous in our daily lives, the challenge to adapt to the influx of digital work has never been more challenging. Traditional agencies and design shops continue to struggle with implementing …
Side Projects | Podcasts
Comics of the Atom Podcast
Carson Woodard and Michael Vaughn Green deep dive into influential comic arcs and their creators. Exploring the history of the book, the individuals who worked on the book and how those comics changed an entire industry. We sadly ended the podcast in 2022.
What I do.
Epsilon | Chicago
Team Lead, Product Design
AIGA | Chicago
Interactive Programming
Co-Chair
Columbia Chicago | Chicago
IAM Adjunct Faculty
Instructor
Night City Games | Chicago
Partner & Game Artist
Pizza Donut | Creative Co
Founder & Creative Director
Web | Internet
Junk Artist
Let's Chat.
I'm always open to collaborate, learn and advocate.
Please reach out so we can do it together!
Please reach out so we can do it together!