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.

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EXPERIENCE

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Product Designer

BNY Mellon

May-September 2025

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Product Designer Intern

CNN

2025

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Lead Design Lab Assistant

NYU MakerSpace

2022-2025

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Product Designer, Accessibility

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2024

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Product Designer

BNY Mellon

May-September 2025

CNN logo

Product Designer Intern

CNN

2025

HeartShare logo

Lead Design Lab Assistant

NYU MakerSpace

2022-2025

HeartShare logo

Product Designer, Accessibility

HeartShare

2024

Show 3+ years of experience

CNN logo

Product Designer

BNY Mellon

May-September 2025

CNN logo

Product Designer Intern

CNN

2025

HeartShare logo

Lead Design Lab Assistant

NYU MakerSpace

2022-2025

HeartShare logo

Product Designer, Accessibility

HeartShare

2024

Show 3+ years of experience

EDUCATION

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NYU

Interactive Media Arts

Minor: Behavioral Psychology

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Plants

Caring for tropical houseplants

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Art

Animation, painting, analog tech

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Adventure

Hiking, backpacking, traveling

Accessibility

If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have specific access needs, please contact me at thomasmccluskey561@gmail.com. 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 thomasmccluskey561@gmail.com. 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 thomasmccluskey561@gmail.com. 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 thomasmccluskey561@gmail.com. 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 thomasmccluskey561@gmail.com. I welcome your feedback and am committed to addressing any issues promptly.