About Us
Meet Michael Osborne
Michael Osborne is a professional web designer with over a decade of experience working on commercial and creative web projects.
His mission is to make web design education approachable and inspiring for everyone - from absolute beginners to professionals upgrading their skills.
Vision & Values
At OsMo Mock, we believe in:
Meet the Team
A small yet passionate team of instructors, designers, and coordinators supports Michael in delivering every course. Together, they ensure every student feels guided, supported, and motivated throughout their learning journey.
Sarah Mitchell
UX/UI Instructor
Sarah is a UX/UI designer with over 8 years of experience creating digital experiences for startups and creative agencies. Before joining OsMo Mock, she worked with several Montana-based tech companies, helping them design intuitive apps and responsive websites.
At OsMo Mock, Sarah teaches the UX/UI Essentials course, focusing on design thinking, wireframing, and usability testing. Her students love her clear teaching style and hands-on workshops that make complex design concepts easy to understand.
“Design is about empathy — the more you understand people, the better your designs become,” says Sarah.
Daniel Perez
WordPress Development Mentor
Daniel brings over a decade of front-end development and WordPress customization expertise to the team. He has built everything from small business sites to large e-commerce platforms and knows how to turn creative concepts into fully functional web experiences.
In the WordPress Design Mastery course, Daniel helps students translate their design mockups into real websites using page builders, custom CSS, and theme customization. When he’s not coding, Daniel mentors freelancers on building their first client base and pricing their work fairly.
Olivia Ross
Creative Coordinator
Olivia is the bridge between students and instructors – the one who makes sure every class, project, and showcase runs smoothly. With a background in project management and digital marketing, she helps coordinate schedules, handle student inquiries and organize events such as the OsMo Student Portfolio Showcase. Her organizational skills and cheerful energy make her a go-to person for every student question.
“My favorite part of this job? Watching students go from curious beginners to confident designers.”
James “Jimmy” Walters
Visual Design Coach
Jimmy is a graphic and visual designer with a love for typography, color, and brand storytelling. He has worked on campaigns for local Montana brands and believes that great design is equal parts art and communication.
At OsMo Mock, he teaches the Visual Design Principles modules within the beginner and portfolio courses, guiding students through logo creation, layout composition, and presentation design.
His mentorship style focuses on encouraging experimentation while grounding every decision in design fundamentals.
Together We Create Designers
The OsMo Mock team combines creativity, mentorship, and real-world experience to make web design education engaging and practical. With small class sizes and individual attention, students receive guidance from professionals who genuinely care about their success – both in the classroom and in their future careers.
Our Teaching Approach
Learning by doing is at the heart of OsMo Mock. Each lesson involves a mix of guided lectures, practical workshops, and real-world design challenges. You’ll not just learn how to design — you’ll learn why great design works.