Mike Chaves - UX Designer & Developer

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Featured Projects

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Gaia

Gaia

Transformed data analytics into practical, experiential contexts through spatial computing for Starbucks, enhancing store operations and training.

UX DesignAR/VRUnity3D
APT+

APT+

Streamlined manufacturing workflows for Ford by improving time studies, saving approximately $1M per plant annually.

UX/UI DesignData VisualizationProcess Optimization
SpeakEasy

SpeakEasy

Reimagining XR for a more inclusive future with voice-driven AI interfaces for users with physical challenges.

Voice-Driven AIXR AccessibilityInclusive Design

Skills

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$UX Design
$UI Development
$AR/VR
$User Research
$Prototyping
$Creative Direction
$Team Leadership
$Front-end Development

Latest from the Blog

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Bootcamp
Jun 18, 2025
5 min read

Voice-First XR: Five Lessons from the Front Lines of Inclusive Design

Key takeaways for crafting accessible voice interfaces in spatial computing.

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Recent Highlights

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    GatherVerse XREvolve 2025

    AR & AI: The Intersection of the Future

    Roundtable on the future of AI-powered XR and accessibility

    Panelist – June 2025
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    XR Access Symposium (2024)

    Voice-Driven Mixed Reality for Accessibility

    Speaker – July 2024
  • Thumbnail for Adobe Experiential Horizons Symposium (2023)

    Adobe Experiential Horizons Symposium (2023)

    Industry Roundtable, Demo Showcase

    Host/Presenter – October 2023