I blend strategy, creativity, and expertise to craft experiences that captivate, engage, and drive results. My mission is simple: create content that forges meaningful connections with people while propelling brands to new heights.
I’m Michael Valinsky, a Paris-based hybrid-content designer with a decade of experience in content strategy, people-centered user experience, and brand strategy. I’ve collaborated with brands worldwide—from industry leaders to innovative startups—to craft digital experiences that are not only intuitive but profoundly human.
Specializing in content that goes beyond functionality, I design inclusive, accessible experiences that connect with users on a personal level. As a trilingual content designer (English, French, Italian), I bring a global perspective to every project, ensuring every user and client feels seen, valued, and understood, regardless of their background.
Content Strategy
Content Design
Copywriting
UX Writing
Team Management
Brand Strategy
A unique blend of theory and practice underpins my work. With a Master of Science in Gender, Media, and Culture from the London School of Economics and a Bachelor of Arts in Poetics and Praxis from New York University, I’ve developed a deep understanding of how language shapes power dynamics, drives cultural discourse, and impacts everything from personal connections to systemic inequalities. This background informs my UX and strategy work, where I prioritize inclusive language, challenge biases, and create digital experiences that are not only seamless and intuitive but also equitable and empowering. For me, every word is a chance to center social justice and make an impact.
Whether smoothing out complex user flows, crafting global content strategies, or helping brands craft distinctive voices within competitive markets, I am driven by a passion for delivering digital solutions that champion users while yielding tangible business results. My practice is not problem-solving; it's the humanization of content design to create experiences that resonate and linger. Beyond UX, my writing has appeared in leading international publications such as the Los Angeles Review of Books, Hyperallergic, i-D, them, OUT, Kirkus Reviews, and BOMB. In my writing, I explore the intersections of language, identity, and media—how they sculpt and contest cultural narratives. I draw from cultural studies, queer theory, and visual culture to center the human experience in all my work. This helps brands build meaningful connections that inspire trust and time.
Air France
Estée Lauder
eBay
Forever 21
21st Century Fox
Phillips Auction House
GOAT Group
Artsy
Yassir
Verishop
PatientPop
Kirkus Reviews
Hunker
Empathy
Redscout
Use All Five
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He always delivered great results, demonstrating how adaptable and thoughtful he is as a leader.
– Dimitrios Arapis / Head of Product Design & UX - Yassir
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Michael is known to go above and beyond to set processes between teams and to solve problems even before they arise.
– Nicole Yi / Editorial Manager - Verishop
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An absolute delight to collaborate with as a trusted team member, thought partner, and skilled content strategist.
– Erin-Klay For / Head of Content & Digital Marketing Services - PatientPop