About Me
My design journey started in accessibility, working with individuals with disabilities. This led to my work at CNN shaping accessibility in design systems, and BNY making digital banking experiences more user friendly.
My design approach is rooted in empathy — creating technology that is centered around human needs and improves everyday experiences.
Experience
Product Designer
BNY Mellon
May-September 2025
Product Designer Intern
CNN
2025
Lead Design Lab Assistant
NYU MakerSpace
2022-2025
Product Designer, Accessibility
HeartShare
2024
Show 3+ years of experience
Product Designer
BNY Mellon
May-September 2025
Product Designer Intern
CNN
2025
Lead Design Lab Assistant
NYU MakerSpace
2022-2025
Product Designer, Accessibility
HeartShare
2024
Show 3+ years of experience
Product Designer
BNY Mellon
May-September 2025
Product Designer Intern
CNN
2025
Lead Design Lab Assistant
NYU MakerSpace
2022-2025
Product Designer, Accessibility
HeartShare
2024
Show 3+ years of experience
Conferences & Awards
Disability and Access in Tech and AI Summit
Cornell Tech
2025
2025
Design Industry Mixer
Figma
2025
2025
Design Nation Scholarship
Princeton University
2025
2025
2nd Protothon Hackathon
University of Washington, DubsTech
University of Washington
2024
2024
Virtual Synesthesia Exhibition
CHANEL Exhibition
CHANEL, NYC Media Lab
2023
2023
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."
Adventure
Hiking, swimming, backpacking, traveling
Art
Animation, painting, analog tech
Plants
Caring for tropical houseplants (ft. philodendron billietiae)
Accessibility
If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have specific access needs, please contact me at thomasmccluskey@proton.me. I welcome your feedback and am committed to addressing any issues promptly.
Accessibility
If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have specific access needs, please contact me at thomasmccluskey@proton.me. I welcome your feedback and am committed to addressing any issues promptly.
Accessibility
If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have specific access needs, please contact me at thomasmccluskey@proton.me. I welcome your feedback and am committed to addressing any issues promptly.
Accessibility
If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have specific access needs, please contact me at thomasmccluskey@proton.me. I welcome your feedback and am committed to addressing any issues promptly.
Accessibility
If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have specific access needs, please contact me at thomasmccluskey@proton.me. I welcome your feedback and am committed to addressing any issues promptly.
About Me
I’m a designer, researcher, animator, plant-collector, hiker, and artist.
My design journey started in accessibility, working with individuals with disabilities. This led to my work at CNN shaping accessibility in design systems, and BNY making digital banking experiences more user friendly.
My design approach is rooted in empathy — creating technology that is centered around human needs and improves everyday experiences.