Michael Phillips has over 20 years experience in information architecture and visual design. He is highly experienced in the areas of interface design and usability life-cycle engineering primarily focusing on the user experience at the presentation layer. Michael is responsible for the HTML and visual design prototyping for Mequoda’s clients. Michael started his career integrating technology and visual design in financial services and includes his role as an interactive producer for Scudder Investments family of internet based web products. As Michael continued his career, he has been lead designer on internet based products from companies that include the Massachusetts based fortune 500 technology giant EMC as well as Thomas Publishing out of New York City. Michael is a Psychology major at the University of Massachusetts, Boston and is a member of the Society of Consumer Psychology.