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Hey there! I’m Michael Yuan.

I split my time between building software and making art. By day, I’m a software engineer at Figma, working on tools that help teams design and build together.

I’m a visual artist working in the medium of photography, motivated by reframing the familiar. I’m drawn to the overlooked surfaces and objects of the world we build—and the marks they accumulate. Through perspective play, I shrink, flatten, and contort the everyday to draw out the subtle presence of humanity as residue: wear, repair, intention, neglect. I search for quiet solitude—and for the memories of places, things, and people that have become more invisible as time and culture shift.

Looking to collaborate, share an idea, or ask a question? Send me a message—I’d love to hear from you. If you’re curious, I’ll also tell you the origin story behind ilikecalculus.