McLean Donnelly
  • Shutterstock
  • Expedia
  • Teaching
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Hello -​

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Currently, I manage The Makery Group, my design and innovation consultancy. I also teach as an Adjunct Professor with the University of Minnesota. Previously, I was the Vice President of User Experience Design for Shutterstock in New York City and a Design Manager for Expedia in Seattle.
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I have won a Webby Award for Best of Use of Artificial Intelligence in Design as well as a UX Magazine Design for Experience Award for nonprofit design work. ​I've also been a speaker at design conferences including: Creative Week, The Art Director's Club, BitCon and the Design Thinkers.

​I've earned a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from St. Thomas University and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) at Gettysburg College. I'm working towards a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership and Learning. 
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​Webby Award Winner for Use of AI in User Experience Design
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Vice President of Design

As the Vice President of Product Design & User Experience, I led a 25 person Product Design Organization that shaped overall company design and innovation strategy for Shutterstock digital experiences.
  • Executive Lead for UI Design System 
  • Executive Lead for Mobile Redesign
  • Led teams in NYC, Denver, Montreal
  • Promoted from Director of Design
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Design Manager

At Expedia, I was the lead designer and manager of teams who directed the delivery, quality, and success of the user experience for the Flights, and Things to Do products.
  • Lead Designer Flights UX/UI redesign
  • Lead Designer Things to Do launch
  • Over 100 A/B tests designed
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Expedia Flights Redesign Featured in FastCo Design

UX Writing

Smashing Magazine

Piece I wrote on providing insights on my experience as a UX Designer who earned an MBA.  
9 minute read

DScout 

Collaborated with D Scout to identify opportunities to integrate business outcomes into UX Research. 
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