
Michael Pope
@michaelpope
UX/UI designer and front-end developer at Orkaan Studio who owned Kallitone’s design and shipped its Svelte front end.
What I'm looking for
At Orkaan Studio, I owned the UX/UI, logo, and visual identity for Kallitone, a live web3 music platform, from concept through shipped front-end code. I designed in Figma and built the production front end with Svelte and TailwindCSS, working closely with a dedicated back-end team.
Earlier, I provided order and account support at CGS – Computer Generated Solutions and bilingual Italian–English technical support at Capgemini Romania. I also founded DankologyPrints, creating its brand and AI-generated products, and designed and developed websites for clients including Weddigraphy, Move in Balance, and Electricianul Casei.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
UX/UI Designer & Front-End Developer
Orkaan Studio
Oct 2022 - Nov 2025 (3 years 1 month)
Owned the complete UX/UI, logo and visual identity of Kallitone, a live web3 music platform, from concept to shipped front-end code. Built the production front-end in Svelte and TailwindCSS, designing in Figma and collaborating closely with a dedicated back-end team.
Customer Service Representative
CGS – Computer Generated Solutions
Jan 2022 - Oct 2022 (9 months)
Provided order and account support for a U.S. company across multiple platforms. Resolved customer issues with clear, accurate communication.
Customer Service & Technical Support Associate
Aug 2017 - Nov 2018 (1 year 3 months)
Delivered bilingual Italian–English technical support for two corporate clients. Provisioned and managed Active Directory access for end users.
Designer & Developer
Client Web Builds
Designed and developed portfolio and business websites for clients in the UK, Austria, and Romania, including site and logo design for an electrical-services business.
Founder & Creative Director
DankologyPrints
Founded and ran an AI-driven print brand on Etsy; created all branding, product concepts and listings single-handedly. Created original visual products with generative-AI prompt engineering, refined in Adobe Photoshop.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
National College of Art “Octav Băncilă”
High-School Diploma, Art Studies
2008 - 2011
High-School Diploma in Art Studies from the National College of Art “Octav Băncilă” in Iași, Romania, from 2008 to 2011.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Website
dankologyprints.comPortfolio
weddigraphy.co.ukSalary expectations
Social media
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