Michael Mizono

Michael Mizono has a diverse work experience in design and creative roles. Michael is currently working as the Head of Design at Time by Ping since January 2020. Prior to that, they worked at Google AdSense as a Designer from June 2018 to November 2019. Michael also worked at Google Pay as a Designer from May 2017 to May 2018.

Before their time at Google, Michael worked at Nest Labs as a Designer from July 2012 to May 2017. At Nest Labs, they focused on reinventing home products with a focus on simplicity, beauty, and customer delight.

Michael also has experience as the Owner and Creative Lead at Mizono Design, where they led creative efforts for high-profile start-ups, small businesses, and schools. Michael specialized in logo creation, re-branding, and brand photography/videography. Notable clients included Square, Punchd, and City College of San Francisco.

Prior to Mizono Design, Michael worked as an Art Director at Teak Digital from November 2009 to June 2012. Michael also gained experience as a Preferred Banking Intern at First Republic Bank from August 2008 to May 2009, where they assisted clients with online services in a sales position.

Michael Mizono attended the University of California, Berkeley from 2005 to 2009, where they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, specializing in Marketing and Advertising. Following that, from 2010 to 2018, they pursued continued education at Lynda.com, focusing on Adobe CS5, Reason, and Final Cut. In 2009, they briefly attended the Academy of Art University to pursue a Master of Fine Arts degree in Art Direction.