About Me
I’m a designer driven by a passion for storytelling, creativity, and problem solving. My approach centers on understanding user needs and tackling challenges with empathy and thoughtful solutions.
With experience in Design Systems and Accessibility at CNN and HeartShare Human Services, I specialize in systems thinking and crafting inclusive designs that make a meaningful impact.
Elizabeth New
Manager @ MakerSpace
"Tom has been an exceptional mentor and leader in our MakerSpace, helping students excel in prototyping while also leading iOS App Design workshops."
Molly Ritmiller
Manager @ MakerSpace
"Tom has been an amazing leader in our Sustainability team, always bringing fresh ideas and helping everyone grow at the NYU MakerSpace."
Juliette Powell
Content Strategy Professor
"Tom is a strong problem solver who always approaches challenges with creativity and a clear, thoughtful strategy."
Marisol Park
Coworker @ MakerSpace
"Tom is awesome to work with – always open, easy to communicate with, and really knows how to bring people together to get things done."
Amy Ogg
UX Mentor
"Tom is incredibly open to feedback, always using it to refine his designs and improve his process, making him a valuable asset to any team."
Education
New York University
Interactive Media Arts @ Tisch
2021 - 2025
Experience
Product Design Intern
CNN
Present
Lead Sustainability Manager
NYU MakerSpace
Present
Technical Assistant
NYU MakerSpace
Present
Accessibility Designer
HeartShare Human Services
01/2024 - 08/2024
Lead Technology Instructor
iD Tech
06/2023 - 08/2023
Technology Instructor
iD Tech
06/2022 - 08/2022
Accessibility
I'm committed to making this website fully conformant with WCAG 2.2 level AA. This site relies on HTML, WAI-ARIA, and CSS to work with combinations of assistive technologies and web browsers. If you wish to report an access barrier or have any access requirements, please contact me and I will address it promptly: thomasmccluskey@proton.me